My puppy likes to lick her paws; first I thought maybe she hurt herself but it turns out she just likes it. Should I be concerned?
2007-07-05 05:51:34 · 14 answers · asked by Buggaboo 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Unlikely to be allergies at her age. Mites could be a possibility. Also, check for any foreign bodies -- grass seeds, small thorns, etc.
2007-07-05 05:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh oh. Sounds like a food allergy.
Dogs do not sweat but they do things to keep cool where there is skin. Like knocking over their water bowl to walk where the water spilled, or they may walk in their water bowl, or stick their nose way down in the water and blow bubbles as they drink, just to keep cool..
Itchy skin is a good indication of an allergy, and that includes butt holes, too. You might try switching her to lamb, or something with oatmeal. Not the store brands. Go to the big pet stores and talk to someone. You may find out that "specialty" brands are still within your pet budget and better for your dog. No soy, no corn (one of the most common allergies). She may need a short-term antihistamine (diphenhydramine) which you can buy over the counter if this is the case.
2007-07-05 06:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by vicarols 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say not to be concerned. my puppy licks his paws constintly, but if you are really that worried, just go see a vet. i dont think its a big deal though.
2007-07-05 05:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does the same thing. If it is non-stop- It is almost definitely allergies. It could be food or outdoor. Give her one of those generic benadryl's once a day-it should help. It works really good for mine.
2007-07-05 06:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by -Sarah- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like allergies.Try changing her food to a no wheat,corn,soy,chicken diet.Wellness (brand) makes a good food for dogs with allergies.Seems to me like Bichons,Labs,cocker spaniels seem to have allergies.Must be over breeding.
2007-07-05 06:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by waterlover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No shouldn't be concerned.
Check between her toes there's probably ticks between her toes that she's trying to remove. Remove them for her. She could also just be cleaning her paws. My dog does it constantly to.
2007-07-05 05:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Shaqo_Wyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she has a skin irrotation on the paws? Maybe she has an allergy?
2007-07-05 06:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dont worry shell grow out of it shes eating food not sucking now so its a change of habbit if it continues seek a vet.
2007-07-05 05:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by senseijejohnson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an allergy take the dog to the vet they will give you something for it or they will change his food . good luck .
2007-07-05 06:45:15 · answer #9 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cleaning them, mine does the same, he chews on his paws all the time.
2007-07-05 05:53:07 · answer #10 · answered by I got 2 points for this answer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋