The Back Story Our mascot, a Bichon Frise named Jasper, is sometimes an ironclad mess of compulsive behavior in the form of a lick granuloma. Driven by allergies, neurosis, or the spring weather, he starts incessant liking that creates one or more lick granulomas. Sometimes it is on a leg and sometimes in a challenging area like on a hip. Then there are those ever-present hot spots that need to be looked after before becoming a granuloma. All dogs can be tricky hiding their licking, and Bichon, like Jasper, is extra crafty. First, What is a Lick Granuloma A lick granuloma, or acral lick dermatitis, is a dog skin condition. It is a self-inflicted wound caused by excessive licking or chewing of a specific skin area, usually on the front legs or paws. They often start as hot spots and bloom. The area affected by the lick granuloma is often hairless and can become infected if left untreated. The underlying cause of the excessive licking is usually related to stress, anxiety, boredom, or allergies.   These bumps are red and form scabs that irritate him even more, causing more licking. The solution is two use four of our products. Three are […]