his pad flesh-it seems quite red and irritated-i used zinc paste from a vet's office over10 yrs ago with my dalmatian...any suggestions on what i can do to alleviate his sore paw? can i use over the counter zinc cream? will it be harmful to my dog if he continues to lick his paw after applying the cream?
2006-07-12 09:52:53 · 10 answers · asked by ria k 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
what are burrs that can make their way into the paws of a dog? some of you mentioned allergies that maybe causing the problem...is that really so?
2006-07-12 10:14:50 · update #1
Trust a vet. My dog used to get burrs in her paws. They'd work their way in and have to be removed. It's possible your dog has a similar problem. See your vet with this one. Every case is different, what worked for one dog in one situation may not work for another dog with a similar but different problem.
Arf luck.
2006-07-12 09:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by tercir2006 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog has that too.. it can get serious if you don't correct it... my dog did it since it was a puppy and now it has arthritis in it's paw. It starts as an itch.. then it grows into then just biting at it for nothing. It is a habitual issue. You can try hot sauce and nail biting polish.. but it will still do it anyway.. the only way to stop it is put a "doggie sock" on the effected paw and give a wack with some newspaper when they bite at it. Enough cracks (not to pummel it of course) it will learn not to bite it. if you don't stop it, it will develope into a real problem like my dog has. It actually altered the bone around its foot... it irreversable and it looks mutated.
2006-07-12 09:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by need to know basis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like allergies to me. Try Benedryl in the meantime, but you should take him to a vet. They will know what to do to make him comfortable. Also, they have stuff called Yuk-too-y (not sure if I spelled that right) and Bitter Apple Spray at the vet's office. If you spray that on, the dog is not likely to lick b/c it tastes bad.
2006-07-13 16:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by ChefCooksalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your puppy has an allergy. i don't know about the zinc but keep an eye on what your feeding him... start taking things out of his diet one at a time until you figure out what he's allergic to. my dog did this.
2006-07-12 09:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog may have an allergy and that is driving him to lick his paw. Have you changed his diet?
2006-07-12 09:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ron F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like an allergy - take him to the vet!
2006-07-12 09:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by sugarlovenugget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never use medication unless you know what the problem is. Take your dog to the vet.
2006-07-12 09:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
prob allergies, take him to the vet or at least call. you can also use benadryl (over the counter for humans) but call your vet for correct dosage for your dog
2006-07-12 10:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by Tiffany.P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our dog licks one of her back feet, my husband says it's like a child sucking their thumb. He just tells her to quit and she does.
2006-07-12 16:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he prob has allergies like my dog. You should apply something like tripple anti-biotic, and use like an old sock or something and cover it loosely....but securing it... You may have to get him something like a cone to keep him from ripping the sock off ....
2006-07-12 09:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by fishing_for_wingnuts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋