micki76, thanks for the link - I paid alot more than that at petsmart and I need to replace the collar now.

Peej's mommy, the e-collars really help. I've had to use one on Star off and on for several years because she gets hot spots. Actually she had one on till a couple days ago and I think she talked her dog-buddies into helping her out of it - I found it lying on the ground kind of chewed up yesterday LOL, but at least she's stopped licking her leg.
There is also "hot spot" medicine that you can put on their sore - it has bitters in it to discourgae them from licking. Your pet store should have it.
Hope little peej feels better soon!