Published on: September 27, 2024 • By: Jinx081522 · In Forum: Dogs
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September 27, 2024 at 10:36pm
Jinx is a Shihtzu Yorkie Pug Mix. Lately she has been licking her one back leg a lot. She isn't limping and she is in Bravecto, 3 months. I am concerned as I have gotten a lot of different answers and I am unsure if I need to go to my Vet Clinic.
Hello - and yes, you should. Licking is frequently a sign of itching (fleas, mites, allergy etc) or underlying pain (arthritis / tissue changes / abdominal pain but-the-dog-licks-the-back-leg-instead-to-avoid-curling-round-to-lick-the-belly etc. )
I hope that helps.
I suppose it's worth adding, on the subject of pain, that not all animals that are in pain limp - although limping is one presentation of pain on walking.