Why is my dog licking her elbow sore from lying down after injury?

The areas you are seeing on the elbows are likely a result of lying on a hard surface. The only treatment would be to encourage Tinki to only lie on soft padded surfaces. If the elbows are developing bumps and scabs, there may also be a skin infection involved which may require antibiotics from your veterinarian. If the areas are getting worse and Tinki will not lie on soft areas, sometimes I will recommend trying Dog Leggs ( https://www.dogleggs.com/standard-length-adjustable-dogleggs/ ). Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bailey. He appears to have a skin infection over the area of his elbow elbow callus. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. This can be a difficult area to heal as you mentioned dogs tend to lay on their elbows. In the meantime, place an E-collar on him to prevent any further licking as this will make the wound worse. If an infection is present, he will likely need oral antibiotics to help it heal. I hope this information helps!

It is hard to say without seeing this in person but this does have the appearance of an elbow callus. Some dogs develop these if they spend a good deal of time laying on hard surfaces. I would consider getting a cytology done on the area to be sure it doesn't have a secondary bacteria or yeast overgrowth, and beign sure that she has thick bedding to lay on, or consider getting some elbow pads, high quality ones are available at https://www.dogleggs.com/front-leg-products/ . You can also try a skin soothing product like this one https://naturaldogcompany.com/product/skin-soother-tin/

Hello, elbow & hock calluses, or hygromas, are common on most large breed dogs, regardless if they spend their time on a couch or concrete. There is very little muscle under the skin in these areas, so the skin is easily damaged. Often with time, the skin toughens up & no longer become easily damaged. In the meantime, Koba may need antibiotics, or gentle cleansing of the area with an antibacterial wipe, such as Hibiclens. Then talk to your vet about the use of additional padding, or protective braces for his elbows. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. Based on your pictures, it does look like Boo has developed an elbow callus. These happen when there is too much pressure when lying on a hard surface. Try to encourage Boo to rest on more padded surfaces, but generally require little more to treat. But I do recommend letting your veterinarian take a look at Boo's elbow at your earliest convenience just in case something else is amiss that would only become apparent after a hands on examination. Hopefully, all will be well with her & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This could be caused by constantly lying on a hard surface, such as concrete or hard wood floor. If Bella is always lying on a hard surface, I recommend providing her a soft place to lay on, such as a dog bed or blankets. It could also be caused by allergies, an infection, or a number of other causes. If she isn't lying on hard surfaces all the time, then there is likely a medical cause behind it, and I recommend taking her into your vet for an exam.

It is not uncommon for larger breeds to develop elbow callouses. Monitor for any licking or chewing of the spots. An e-collar (cone) can be used if necessary to stop licking. Provide a padded bed or beds for him to lay down. Consider adding an essential fatty acid supplement, such as DermCaps or EicosaCaps, to his diet. These may promote healthy skin and coat.