My dog chews legs, has skin bumps. What causes this and how to treat?

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My labrador chews on his legs sometimes and there are little bumps near his joints and on his neck. Vets here are less than satisfactory. How can I treat this? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 88 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Those spots on Shero could be several things including allergies, skin mites, flea bites, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching and he may need to wear and Elizabethan collar at all times. You may also ask your veterinarian about an oral flea product like Simparica to rule out parasites. If the lesions don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog chews legs, has skin bumps. What causes this and how to treat?

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