My dog had a patella surgery and apparently he was bored so he did this to himself too (only on 1 paw), he was licking it like a maniac. I put him a cone he got for his orthopedic surgery to prevent him from licking and put some penaten cream 3 times in 2 days (ingridients: zinc+panthenol) on the area. I dont know what it was but it is much better now (he is without cone again and he doesnt lick it). All the best

Hello!! (I need to preface this answer by stating that Sophie (the dog In this question) is my patient). So I am going to answer this directly and with specific treatment instructions. Here’s May answer for Sophie: Can you soak it in cool water for a little while and then apply any topical antibiotic you have. Don’t let her lick it. Use a sock to cover it, or an ecollar. Give her 25 md Benadryl every 8-12 hours. And then email me in the morning so I can fill a topical medication for her. (And if you don’t mind can… Read more »

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