Over grooming causing sores

Has anyone had a dog that licks themselves so much that they cause hair loss and a minor skin irritation? Other than addressing the possible boredom and anxiety issues, what has worked with getting them to stop? What have you put on the sore to heal it that is safe in case it is ingested? I found coconut oil is good but sometimes they like coconut oil and lick even more!

April Rogers

For minor skin irritations I have used bag balm before it comes in a green square tin. It helped to heal it but I have also had to do this and use a cone to prevent more licking til it was healed

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