Why is my dog licking her elbow sore from lying down after injury?

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Recently started to lick this area on her leg, near the elbow Recently pulled a ligament in her back leg, has been on low activity for the past 4 days. Vet recommended to stay off for 2 weeks. Can you tell me what the sore is? Is it from her laying down a lot? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 49 lbs

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Hi, yes this is typically a result from lying down/resting on hard surfaces. It is quite raw at present but over the course of time will heal and become a harder surface, might get pigmented too. You could take Charlie to see your vet to get an ointment to aid healing and pad his bedding and resting areas. We use foam mattresses in the hospital for dogs that are recumbent, and they are fairly easy to find, or you could use an extra large duvet filled over. Even if Charli is not recumbent, the soft mattress and bedding will help her too. Hope this helps !

Why is my dog licking her elbow sore from lying down after injury?

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