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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: this is a new thing.  He does have some skin allergies, but this is a localized thing to one spot on his leg.  It may be worth trying some Benadryl though, that's a good idea.  We think part of it is that it itches as it is healing.  [/quote]

My dog did this for awhile.

I washed it with plain water a couple of times a day, then dried and put Cortisone cream on it.  I did this just before walks or playing, so that she couldn't lick the cream off immediately after it was applied.  I also kept her with me in the same room (used baby gates) so that I could keep an eye on her and stop her from licking when feasible.

I gave her a half-dose of Benadryl in the AM, and a full dose in the PM, which not only helped the itching/reactivity but helped her to sleep (cannot lick when sleeping).

What food is your dog on?  If it is a mainstream brand (Purina, Alpo, etc.) which contains corn, soy, wheat or other allergens, those could be the culprit.[/quote]

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