My dog keeps biting a red, raw spot on her back. Why won't she stop?

I'd be worried in that Harley keeps licking it, which shows it's bothering him. From your picture, it looks like he has licked that area raw in a spot, so I would definitely have this checked out by the vet. Give the vet a call today or tomorrow to make an appointment for him. Until you can have him seen, put an Ecollar on him to keep him from licking at it. You can get one at a pet store, or I can put a link below on how to make one at home. Best of luck, I hope this helps. http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

Hello. It is difficult to tell exactly where & what is going on, but the first thing I would recommend is to place an Elizabethan collar on Gemma to prevent her from reaching the area. I think bathing her in some lukewarm water is an excellent idea, you might want to add a handful of Epsom salts to the water, too. After rinsing, gently clean the area with a skin antiseptic such as Hibiclens ( available at all pharmacies ) & dab dry ( do not rinse off ). But the important thing is to prevent her from continuing to annoy the skin, so get that collar on her soo. You can buy these at any pet retailer or Tractor Supply. If the area is not healing within a few days, please see your veterinarian about this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The color change is saliva staining from her licking it constantly. It may have been started as a small bite that has since healed but it bothers her. You can try a bath to clean then area then apply cortisone cream. You can also get an e collar to discourage licking. if it is not better by Monday then I would have her checked by your vet

It appears to be a small mass or skin tag. You can place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent further licking or chewing. This may be enough to allow healing. If not, have him examined by your veterinarian. If the spot has become infected, Ghost may need antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medication may provide relief. A simple fine needle aspirate can also be done in the clinic to collect samples for pathology if indicated. This may provide a diagnosis.

If you think the lesion was caused by the collar rubbing, you can put some neosporin on it. The most important thing is to keep her from scratching. You may have to put a t-shirt or similar around her neck , so she cannot directly scratch the lesion. If the itching does not stop within 2 days or if the lesion starts to expand or ooze, you will need to stop the neosporin and take her to a veterinarian for an exam, as it may have been infected by bacteria. This could also be a fungus, in which case the neosporin will not work, If possible, wash her collar before putting it back on

First, place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further scratching. Keep it on her 24/7. You can take it off when she eats or drinks, but monitor her closely so she doesn't start scratching again. Next, have her seen by your veterinarian. The licking, biting, scratching and hair loss may be due to allergies ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-allergies ). These can be difficult to diagnose since there are many causes (inhaled, environmental, food, fleas). Discuss allergy testing, food elimination trials and antihistamine use with your veterinarian. The doctor may prescribe medications to treat the wounds and stop the scratching. https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/food-allergies/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/seasonal-allergies-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/

The rust color to the hair could indicate a yeast infection. Since there was bleeding, which indicates significant trauma to the surface of the skin, I would recommend that Soramaru be examined by the vet. Clipping the hair off of the skin in this area may allow you and the vet to better evaluate the damage to the skin and monitor the progress of healing. Depending on the level of trauma, he may need oral antibiotics or anti-inflammatories.