2006-10-14 17:41:59 · 10 answers · asked by ak 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is a very common affliction among many of our customers; there could be a slew of reasons, meaning a slew of remedies.
When your dog attends to his paws, does he cause wounds after all that continuous scratching/licking/gnawing? If so, a trip to your vet is -definitely- needed. Or is it more likely a "Hot Spot" created by an allergic reaction?
Very common causes of this action are from allergies. Some automatically assume this behavior --must-- be because of a food allergy. While that "could" be true, most allergic reactions to food don't isolate the problem to one area of the canine's body; you'd notice significant scratching all over.
Other allergies include, but not limited to;
**Grass. (Odd, but its more privalent then people think)
**Chemicals used on the flooring where ever your dog walks. (Products like Lysol, Carpet powders, PineSol and even bleach have been known to cause reactions in some dogs.)
**Fleas. (Many, many dogs are allergic to the bite of a flea. While many can sustain the simple bite, for the others the bite triggers the area to become inflammed and more severly itchy. Even if your dog on a defense product like Frontline or Advantage, it doesn't mean he still won't be bit by a flea. It just means the flea can't live on him, really.
In the nearly 10 years that I've worked in the pet industry, the most common cause for this exact behavior had been the flea bites. (It was the very reason my long haired Chihuahua couldn't stop her fussing, too.) The remedy I most often suggest to help is a product by Vet's Best, [A company I recommend relentlessly as its one of the most natural product line available that actually works!] called "Hot Spot". Hot Spot uses Aloe (To soothe the area), Chamomille (Another soothing agent) and Tea Tree Oil..aka; Melaluca (The ingredient to stop the itching). There are many different styles of the product but the most immediately effective one is the spray.
Anyways, even though in my professional opinion the cause is because of an allergic reaction, it doesn't mean that I'm right. I would suggest trying Hot Spot for a few days to a week to see if it will help. If there is no change, then that'd be the time to visit your vet.
Hope your pooch feels better soon!
2006-10-14 18:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cookie Nookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/she needs to be taken to the vet. In the mean time try sprinkling alum (found in the spice aisle) in the feet. It will making your dog stop gnawing after the first taste.
2006-10-15 00:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by atv_grl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had wonderful luck with good old Bactine, found at all drug stores, and most grocery stores. My Yorkie used to lick and gnaw her paws. When we used Bactine Spray on them, it stopped the itching (and the licking) immediately.
Other people use Solarcaine. I like Bactine, since it is so easy to find. Bactine has a germ killer (benzalkonium chloride) in it, and a topical analgesic (lidocaine hydrochloride).
2006-10-15 07:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by duchefse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what my puppy, Taz, is doing now. I just got him, and he loves trying to nip at my feet, so what I do is so "No!" but in a calm tone. If he doesn't get the picture, I spray him with the squirt bottle, (or try lemon juice, it does the trick!) If he doesn't get it, whenever he starts biting, put him in a room alone, or in his kennel.
Try all of these! I assure you, one WILL work! Good luck!
2006-10-15 00:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Brown Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably suffering from allergies to what he/she is walking in/on. Try washing feet after a walk and try 'Gentocine' spray .It's a topical treatment for skin irritations.
2006-10-15 01:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its either nervousness imo or have the dog checked for diabetes,,You can buy home urine tests strips at the drug store to see if your dogs glucose (sugar) level is ok.If its not,,talk to the vet to see if the dogs sugar is too high or too low.
2006-10-15 00:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the poor animal to the vet.
2006-10-15 00:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its his/her feet then take it to the vet. If it is doing that to people's feet then take it to obedience school.
2006-10-15 00:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May have allergies or mange. Take it to the vet.
2006-10-15 17:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could also be food allergies. i would take your dog to the vet ASAP. they can find out for sure.
2006-10-15 03:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by mozthecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋