Why does my dog have a dry spot on his leg and keep licking it?

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My dog has a "dry spot" on the skin of his right hind leg. We have given him frontline previously, he is eating ok, seems to be exhibiting normal behavior, but we don't know exactly what to do with this. We've been putting ice and all-natural hemp oil lotion on it to maybe help? There is no other spot on his body where this is occuring. Thank you so much for your time. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Alvin looks like he is chronically licking his skin. Since this is an isolated area, you need to investigate what the underlying cause might be. This might include some pain from arthritis or inflammation in the muscle, to basically an obsessive compulsive type behavior. The first thing is to put an Elizabethan collar on him so he can not continue to lick here. Then see your vet so any underlying causes can be addressed. Hopefully, this will clear up quickly. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why does my dog have a dry spot on his leg and keep licking it?

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