Dog chewing on paws
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leaskd10
Dog chewing on paws
I have a dog that is chewing a portion of her legs and paws raw. I have cleaned them with peroxide and antibotics and bandaged them. For a while it was ok. but she back at it again. I need advice! Can it be allergies?
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Mary Plummer
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I was about to say it could be allergies...msg
Our Mr. Blue started doing this when he was about 1 1/2 yrs. old, right around this time of year. I'm not sure how it is where you live, but the pollen is going nuts around us, and he reacts to it. We went to the vet, who gave us the proper dosage for an antihistamine for him. He was also put on prednisone for about 1 week, to stop the itching and damage. After that, regular use of his antihistamines has kept it from getting so bad. the other thing I do is wipe his paws down after his walks. Our pet supply store has an anti-itch spray that I will use on his paws when things are bad.
So, my best advice is get to your vet for a check-up and some remedies that will help. Good luck!
Mary
So, my best advice is get to your vet for a check-up and some remedies that will help. Good luck!
Mary
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TheSkeptic
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Well
There are generally two reasons for such behavior.
The number one reason is allergies. I have several dogs on medication for allergies this time of year.
The number two reason is boredom. With 15 dogs playing and interacting all the time this is not a problem mine have, but it is common in some single dog homes.
The number one reason is allergies. I have several dogs on medication for allergies this time of year.
The number two reason is boredom. With 15 dogs playing and interacting all the time this is not a problem mine have, but it is common in some single dog homes.
Your dog needs to see your vet for a full profile to rule out allergies (food vs environmental), fungal infections, bacteria, or immunological disfunction, and even foreign body.
If you are self-medicating your dog with antibiotics not prescribed by your vet, chances are, they are not the correct type of antibiotic for the condition in particular. Your vet will prescribe the appropriate treatment that may not include antibiotics at all, but rather a topical application, a fungicide, corticosteroids, or something else entirely.
Please get your dog to your vet ASAP. Raw open lesions are prime areas for bacteria, not to mention the self-mutilation risks.
If you are self-medicating your dog with antibiotics not prescribed by your vet, chances are, they are not the correct type of antibiotic for the condition in particular. Your vet will prescribe the appropriate treatment that may not include antibiotics at all, but rather a topical application, a fungicide, corticosteroids, or something else entirely.
Please get your dog to your vet ASAP. Raw open lesions are prime areas for bacteria, not to mention the self-mutilation risks.
..........Traci
Also...msg
be careful with hydrogen peroxide. Too much of a "good " thing can cause tissue damage. Sounds like allergies or behavioral licking to me (boredom as Skeptic referred to). Both of these can lead to bacterial infections that can be hard to get under control. I'd say a visit to the vet is in order. Good luck!