My dog has been itching and biting at a couple spots on his body since he was groomed a week ago. There seems to be smalls cuts where he’s bitting, not sure if they have been caused by him or not. He has just started taking simparica trio and got his rabies shot on September 25. Today is October 4. Not sure if it’s environmental allergies or something else going on. His food hasn’t been changed recently but new treats have been introduced. He’s never had any skin issues and I’ve had him a year.

Updated On October 5th, 2022

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 52 lbs

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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You’re right that it can be hard to tell if the cuts came first or after the licking started. It’s possible that the skin was irritated (we call it clipper burn) after grooming, and since dogs lick areas that are uncomfortable, it makes the whole situation worse. The best thing to do is to prevent Pepper from licking anymore. He can wear an e-collar/come for a few days. If the skin isn’t looking better 24 hours after wearing the cone, it may need medications so Pepper should get checked out by his vet.

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