How do i get my dog to stop chewing on his paw. He is always chewing on them they will get red when u look at it between the pads any suggestions? thanks
info: he is 3 and a pug
2006-08-03 18:12:06 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ missy ♥ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
ok thanks ya he has done this all day now he did this like 6 months back but it was not this bad.. he is sleeping now thank god but thanks for the help i will take him to the vet soon to see whats going on
2006-08-03 18:22:20 · update #1
Missy, I agree that your dog should be seen by the vet. This behavior is usually caused by an irritation to the skin on the paws, and it will take a vet to diagnose the specific problem. It could be an allergic reaction, bacterial, yeast, an interdigital cyst, an infected cut, or something else... The vet will try to determine what it is and tell you how to treat it.
Best of luck to you both!
2006-08-03 19:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he may have an allergy problem or a skin problem...if he keeps up the chewing his paws can get really irratated, red, and a hot spot may form which will have to be treated by the vet. Take him to the vet or call the vet to ask what they recommend. You might ask the vet for the proper dose of benedryl for your dogs weight, as this may solve the problem.
2006-08-04 02:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem once with are Blood Hound. She would actually chew on her paws till they were bleeding. We bought a product at Wal-Mart called "NO CHEW". And sprayed it on her paws. It helped and her paws healed up
2006-08-04 01:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pug on occasion does this too but if I tell her to stop she does, i think my pugs is just bored but like the others have said your pooch might have alleriges or just an irritation I would hv a vet chck it out just to be sure and like advised above dont put pepper or lemon on the feet especially if they are inflammed OUCHY!!! :(
2006-08-04 01:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the vet. He might have an irritation or he might just be bored. All dogs do it for different reasons.
2006-08-04 01:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by *Barbie Girl* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take her to the vet, my dog does the same things,i have to make an appt. to go to the vet, or maybe try switching the food their on it might be an allergic reaction.
2006-08-04 01:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy_Wanderer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT USE LEMON JUICE OR PEPPER!
If he has a skin irritation you might hurt him =(, Imagine putting lemon juice on your own cuts or sores *OUCH*
I'd take the poor puppy to the vet.
2006-08-04 01:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe his paws are itchy. Consult your vet.
2006-08-04 01:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have an irritation. take him to the vet
2006-08-04 01:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by iheartbassets3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your vet! he might have a rash or something hurting the pads on his feet!
2006-08-04 01:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by Dana B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋