Why is my dog excessively licking a spot on her stomach?

The picture is not clear enough to see exactly what is going on with Eli's skin. I would recommend a veterinarian because it may be a hotspot starting which can get drastically worse very quickly. I would recommend an ecollar if she continues to lick. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This could be a growth and in a dog Blondie's age, there is a chance it could be malignant. It does appear to be bothering her if she gets defensive when you try to look at it and is licking it. I'd have her seen by a vet for it this week. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kizzy. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. The mass appears large and very open. She will likely require surgery to have it removed. If not, it will continue to be a source of discomfort for her. Furthermore, there is a chance it could be skin cancer. In the meantime, place an E-collar on her to prevent any licking of it. I hope this information helps!

It looks like Betsy has a skin infection. If it feels like there is a lump underneath, it could indicate a skin tumor that now has a secondary infection. I would recommend to take her in for an exam. In the mean time, make her wear an Elizabethan collar to protect the area as licking it will make it worse. Wash it with an antibacterial soap and apply a topical antibiotic. I hope this helps!

Heidi could have a contact allergy given that this is mostly on her underside. She may also have a skin infection or yeast infection that is causing itching as well. Sometimes a medicated pet shampoo or an oatmeal-based pet shampoo is helpful. However if you do the bathing route and it does not clear up within a couple days she should be evaluated by her veterinarian. This is because with her age a low thyroid gland activity could cause the skin lesions to appear. If that is the case then giving her a daily thyroid supplement would help.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely some local irritation. This may be due to allergies for example. It may be an allergy to something specific in the environment or something else like fleas or food. This may go away on its own if it is something minor. However, if this continues, I recommend you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

This appears to be a large mammary tumour or mastitis which with her other symptoms is very concerning. She must be assessed by a vet to determine the most appropriate treatment, both conditions can ve life threatening if not treated