What should I do?
2006-07-23 12:19:08 · 8 answers · asked by socutemolly 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
dogs have something called hot spots. they are exactly what they sound like, itchy spots that they dogs will lick and chew raw. you should take him to the vet and the vet will give you medicine, clean the area and give you a cone to put on your dogs head. They will chew it raw though so make sure you take him in soon. It is a very common problem so don't fret.
2006-07-23 12:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Salsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog probably has ringworm, which is not actually a worm, but a very itchy skin fungus that is similar to jock itch or athlete's foot in people. See the vet for some pet-safe ointment for it. It is a very persistent fungus and it is conditioning your dog to bite at himself and pull out hair. It could also be fleas.
2006-07-23 19:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Emee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have fleas, or a hot spot where a flea bit it and now it keeps chewing on that spot. If they have pain they will sometimes chew on that spot also. Take it to the vet!!!
2006-07-23 19:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is typically referred to as a "hot spot" and it can become infected. There are topical creams and even a roll-on that work pretty well available at your pet shop.
2006-07-23 19:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a vet. Something could be inbedded in the skin.
2006-07-23 19:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a flea problem. Take it to the vet.
2006-07-23 19:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by BabeeOreo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he is bored
try to walk more with the dog and play a lot with him.
2006-07-23 19:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be allergies, my dog will bit(but not that bad)and he has allergies. and there's this ointment that you can buy at the pet store for that. it work's
2006-07-23 23:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋