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My dog keeps licking an infected hot spot. Vet visit or home remedy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | neutered

Does my dog need to be seen? This is a spot he keeps biting and licking. If no vet what can I put on him to help? It looks infected.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2020

You can try this antimicrobial hot spot spray: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-hot-spot-antimicrobial-gel-for-dogs No matter what you put on it, it will not heal if he continues to lick it so please put an E-collar (cone) on him until the spot is healed. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-e-collar

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