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Lick Granuloma

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Lick granuloma is a serious skin problem in dogs and occurs when dogs continuously lick a certain area, which then becomes inflamed and sore. This usually creates open wounds which increases the chances of infection. It tends to be most common on the legs; however any area can be affected. Hot spots can also lead to lick granuloma.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

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It was swollen and sore for two weeks.”. “It was playing with a cat toy and managed to get a string wrapped around its foot, and when I went to untangle him he went into crazy attack mode and bit my wrist. He must’ve hit an artery because blood started spurting, but finally it clotted. “I threw him off and ran for a broom.