Dog licked leg fur, now a large bald patch on face

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From the photo, the facial wound is bacterially infected; cause unclear (injury, scratching, skin disease). Put on a collar to stop scratching, clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibiotic.

Watch for healing; if no relief, see a vet to find the cause and treat.

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