Why is my dog constantly licking her leg and losing hair there?

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Hello, our 4 year old dog is continually licking a specific area on her right leg which has caused her hair in that area to dissipate. Please any information to help us understand why she is doing that and what we should do would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Pets can lick a specific area due to a few reasons. Sometimes an area on a lower leg can be related to anxiety, skin mites, pain in the leg, nerve tingling, or a an abrasion which she is now licking. For cases like this, I recommend to have Diamond visit her veterinarian to looks for any evidence of pain or mites. If the doctor is more suspicious of an anxiety or nerve tingling, there are medications that may help. You do need to try to stop her from licking the leg. An Elizabethan collar worn any time she is not being directly supervised can help. It may not change the situation but an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs can decrease inflammation and improve skin health. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my dog constantly licking her leg and losing hair there?

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