as dogs age they many times do naturally start to atrophy to some degree. When this happens, the spine does become less protected and nerves come closer to the skin. There is a chance this could be the problem but more often than not, when it is where you say it is we generally refer to this as a hot spot.
You can check you vet for medicated shampoo to ease this. Also, do not rule out fleas, this is the favorite place for them as it is generally hot and moist. I learned years ago, that just because I do not see them does not mean they are not there. Good Luck
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No I am not a Miniature Doberman, I was around 200 years before Karl Frederich Louis Doberman created the Dobie, and as for my friends the Manx cats, yes they are better at playing fetch than I am, I am a Miniature Pinscher.
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