Good job, that poor little guy looks so scared and thin. I am glad you have him.
The licking could also be from stress or maybe even a food or flea allergy. I would let your Vet look at it and make a recommendation but in the mean time I would put a tee shirt on him.
I would start giving him three small meals a day but making sure you do not over feed him, get the weight on him slowly. You can also try feeding him some small bites kibble by hand, it is a great way to get a little extra food in them and to bond with the dog making him feel safe.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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