Capital Gazette: Ask a Vet: Dog’s frequent licking could be a lick granuloma recordnet: Lick granuloma wound can be a challenge to treat in your pet The term lick granuloma is specific for a wound that typically occurs below the elbow joint on the top of the foot. It usually has an inflamed or ulcerated surface that is very thickened and ... Lick granuloma wound can be a challenge to treat in your pet Q-Our 2 1/2-year-old yellow lab (80-pound neutered male) has a lick granuloma problem.

Understanding the Context

Frosty constantly licks the second joint on each back leg. We play with him and take him for walks and runs three ... My 10-year-old Sheltie has what my vet is calling a lick granuloma near the elbow of one front leg. Scout didn't like the Elizabethan collar he wore while being treated, and as soon as we took it off ...

Key Insights

Our 8-year-old golden retriever has been licking a spot on her front leg. It is now red and raw. We have consulted with our veterinarian and he concluded it is due to an emotional problem. Bandaging ... Callie has developed an annoying habit -- at least it's annoying to Sandra and John.

Final Thoughts

Apparently, the 6-year-old border collie has grown quite fond of licking a particular spot on her left front leg ...