need something to stop licking

[Birdie'sMom]

Hey - does anyone know of a way to keep a dog from licking? When Birdie had to get the thorn removed from her eye, the vet shaved a bit of her leg to put the IV in. Now that the hair is beginning to grow back, it is getting itchy for her, and she keeps licking it. It is starting to get red and irritated from the licking and I don't want it to turn into an open sore. When I am with her and I see her do it I tell her to stop and she does, but I am concerned that she is licking it (I'm sure she is) during the day when I'm not there. Is there anyway to prevent this?
Thanks!

[Bruce Lanthier]

You could try some vitamin e oil or lotion. You could moisten the area with a dab of water and then put some lotion on it. That may help woth the dryness and itching.

Sorry to hear about the thorn. I'm glad it didn't hurt her to badly.

[Birdie'sMom]

Thanks, Bruce! I'll pick some up tonight!:)

[Rott-Wiley]

You could also try one of those E-Collars. You know the big circle thing that makes a cone like thing around her neck. You can get one at PetSmart, PetCo, or your vet should have them.