Skin Diseases in Dogs Cats that Involve Licking »

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Acral lick dermatitis is a firm, raised, ulcerative, or thickened plaque usually located on the back side of the wrist, on the ankle, or between the toes. This disease primarily affects dogs, and most commonly large breeds, especially Doberman pinschers, Labrador retrievers, great Danes, Irish and English setters, golden retrievers, Akitas, Dalmatians, shar-peis, and weimaraners. The age at which it occurs in animals varies with the cause. Some experts suggest that it is more common in males; others indicate there is no preference.

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