Why do dogs bite hair of of there legs?

Question

my dog is

Answer 1

This is a symptom of canine Atopy.. This is a good site to help you understand and deal with this condition..
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Dogs&story_no=1580
At this season, it is likely to be pollen related or mold/mildew..But household cleaners often aggravate the condition..chemicals such as Swiffer Wet jet, Carpet cleaners, air fresheners, etc..
It may be of help to feed a food that doesn't contain corn or wheat.

Answer 2

It could be several things. She may have an allergy to something in the environment or her current food. She could have fleas or even flea allergies. One flea bite can trigger flea allergies so even though you don't see any fleas, don't rule them out. She may have a hot spot which your vet can tell you more about. If she has worms and they can cause dry, itchy skin. Just because she isn't thing or you don't see them does not mean she doesn't have them so take a fecal sample to the vet. Also, monthly wormings do not prevent all types of worms (some require special wormers and some are just very resiliant) so even if you do worm monthly, you should still have a fecal exam done. She could just have dry skin. If you've had the heat on alot (heater, fireplace, whatever), then it could be drying her skin out. Turning on a humidifier can help with this or, if you have a fireplace, setting a pot of water on the mantle will add moisture to the room. There is a very slight chance that your dog has a neurological problem and is self mutilating. This is not common and it would not be the first thing I looked into. Depending on breed, she could have alopecia and the hair loss could be irritating her skin. For more information on that, just do a search on 'canine alopecia'. You'll get more than you ever wanted to know.

No matter what is causing it, a trip to the vet to check her health is in order. S/he may be able to tell you why your dog is itchy.

Answer 3

Generally when dogs chew so much they are losing hair it is do to an allergy. The allergin is either in the environment of in the food and you may want to talk to a vet abou twhat the best coice for your dog is. Some vets reccoment allergy medacine or a change in diet.

Answer 4

Westies are between the breeds who're many times standard to have allergies. additionally confirm you have not got fleas as flea allergies in many circumstances shows up on the back end of the dogs first. dogs may additionally settlement specific styles of mange... convey your dogs to the vet to work out what the subject is. additionally, if he's that itchy he needs some alleviation!

Answer 5

The main issues that cause a dog to bite hair off themselves are: Fleas, Ticks, and Hotspots, go to your vetranarian and have your dog looked at for its safety!

Answer 6

Your dog has what the Vets call a "HotSpot". If they lick or bite at it too long with out being treated it will turn into a sore. Get this treated with your local Vet.

Answer 7

Itchy skin maybe it has allergies or fleas. If you bath your dog too much it may have dry skin or allergic to the shampoo. Take it to the vet to get proper diagnosis.

Answer 8

my dog does that when her stomach is upset...she'll cruise the carpet, licking hair off it, pulling hair off her hindquarters specifically to ingest it (not because she's itchy). When she starts acting like that, I get her off the carpet, 'cause I've learned that she'll barf like 5 or 10 minutes after she starts doing this.

Answer 9

skin allergies , itching it is probably from all the people food you fed your dog.

Answer 10

because they itch. It could be any number of things. It could have fleas, or a grass seed working into his fur, or just plain have an itch.