Christopher A. asked
My 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Mojo, has an open sore on his left hip that he has been licking. I first noticed it two days ago. He has had similar wounds before, has a sensitive digestive system on a prescription diet, and is not on any medication. He is not on a flea preventive. What should I do to treat this sore?
May 9th, 2023
Elizabeth S. answered
The sore on Mojo's hip is likely an acute moist dermatitis or hot spot, which is an allergic reactio...
May 9th, 2023
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