My dog keeps licking and biting one spot. Should I take him to the vet?

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Does he need to be taken in to the vet? This is a spot he kept biting and licking. If not vet what can I do to relieve the pain? Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | neutered

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It seems your photo didn't attach; if you could post your question again with a photo that would help us give better input. However, if Percy is consistently biting and licking at one particular spot, he should be taken in to the vet to determine why. Dogs will typically bite and lick out of either pain or persistent itchiness, or occasionally anxiety, so it's best to have the vet determine what the cause (and correct treatment) is.

My dog keeps licking and biting one spot. Should I take him to the vet?

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