2007-01-13 05:16:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be anything from a food allergy to a dermatitis to ringworm to mange to fleas to a mental issue to a whole host of things. Have the vet check it out next week sometime.
2007-01-13 05:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is he washing it a great deal? Sometimes a grass seed can get under the skin and work its way in causing great irritation, which in turn makes the dog lick the area, licking away the fur too.
2007-01-13 05:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Vivienne T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your dog licking that paw a lot? Sometimes they develop licking as a nervous habit, to the point that their skin gets raw after the hair is gone. He may need more exercise.
2007-01-13 05:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could have allergies, which causes them to lick and chew on their paws. The more they lick and chew, the more fur gets swallowed or ripped out. If it is allergies a small dose of benadryl would do, but talk to the vet first.
2007-01-13 05:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by icequeen406 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That happens to a lot of dogs,its because they lick there paws a lot,My dog licks her paws a lot and when she does i just move it from her mouth...or it could be alergys.But i would take him to the vet just in case.
2007-01-13 05:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Nicollette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dog may have a skin condition that is making his paw ichty therefore the dog will keep biting the area even if he is loosing his fur
2007-01-13 05:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by maizer31 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
has he been excessively licking his paw that you have noticed? my dog has some bald patches appearing where he has been licking loads! but i have to stop him and make him understand he cant keep doing it for that long! if you are very concearned go and see your vet! always better to be on the safe side!!
2007-01-13 05:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by PInky without perky!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with what everyone is saying i think you need to take him to a vet to get it checked out it could be something serious! like he might keep loosing all his hair on his leg and it just keeps going.
2007-01-13 05:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by kate86 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is a common site for dogs to lick - usually stems from boredom then turns into a bad habit,,, try getting your dog out for more exercise and play....
2007-01-13 05:56:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe he has an irritation there. have a look he could have a stone or thorn in it.
2007-01-13 05:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋