My dog's bug bites won't heal, she bites scabs, now has hard bumps.

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My 2 and a half year old lab/pit mix has had two bug bites (possibly mosquito) for a few weeks now. I have been cleaning with antibacterial soap and applying coconut oil. Started liquid bandaid recently but she keeps biting the scabs off and now there are small hard bumps all over her hind leg where the two wounds are. I am not sure if this could be something more and I'm not sure of how else to treat it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 52 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to the initial insect bite reaction which is now locally infected (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking that in the long term can cause more damage. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog's bug bites won't heal, she bites scabs, now has hard bumps.

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