Dog licking tail base bald spot: Cause and home remedies?

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My dog has been licking and chewing at the base of his tail a lot lately. He is starting to bald in the area and we don't know what is the cause of it. We have already checked him and our other 2 dogs for ticks or fleas and we haven't found any. We also bought him a cone so he would stop licking and chewing but that hasn't helped. Are there any home remedies we could try? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 45 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Without knowing exactly what the underlying cause of this irritation, it is very difficult to make any recommendations other than to see your veterinarian. And I encourage this because the skin really looks almost infected now, & that is worrisome. This is an unusual area to just develop an allergy or sensitivity, but that being said, if you do not see fleas on any of your pets, do not assume you have none. Start using a good product for fleas, & I recommend Bravecto because it will also address skin mites if this might be the cause. The cone was an excellent thing to do, so great job there. But I do think you will need professional help to be able to address this skin infection. Good luck & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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