i have tried warm salt water bath on his paws on a couple of times,and see no obstruction , could it be a small thorn? is it time to see vet , he is not presenting it as a problem to walk on.
2007-12-26 05:46:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
take to a vet just in case.
try and give the dog a bone and a good one from a well know pet shop.
Not the to be given cooked, bones because they break in small sharp bits.
or even a TOY to stop the dog from being board.
it could be that the dog gets attention from you when it nibbles its paws?
try to stop the dog from nibbling its paw . When the dog has stoped and after a few minutes say good ! etc and give treat.
do again and again for longer and longer
hope this works
2007-12-26 10:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by fluffybunnyfeet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is something to worry about!!!
a dog chewing his or her paw is a sign of stress or nerves, this is the best case senario. dogs are known to eat away at baterial infections or fungal infections, so i suggest a trip to the vets wouldnt be un-called for. I also believe that the original cause could have cleared up and that this is now just a 'habit' (aka behavioral issue) , kinda like a compulsion.
Regardless - if it gets really really bad, the paw can get so raw it can ooze or bleed - meaning that there is a risk for a secondary bacterial infection, this can happen so many times that it can result as what some say a 'habit' do not let your dog carry this on, go to the vet and he will more likely then not prescribe an anti-bacteial
i hope your dog gets better soon, theres nothing worse then a
dog-sick dog!
2007-12-28 02:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Broken Pearls 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The suggestion of an obedience class is an excellent one. Read here https://tr.im/4p1q5
It will help your dog learn to behave around other dogs, and help keep your training moving forward as you'll want to be prepared for the next class. Also, a good instructor can be a wonderful resource, someone to help you with any questions or concerns about your dog. Leash training can take a LOT of time and patience, depending upon the dog. I'm not sure what you mean by 'horrible on a leash' but my basic suggestion is that you take a lot of yummy treats with you on walks. When your dog behaves well on the leash (not pulling) praise her and give her treats. Change direction a lot so that she learns to pay attention to YOU and where you are going. It's also helpful to teach a "Watch Me" command such that whenever your dog looks at you you praise her and give her a treat. About chewing, yes a Kong is a great chew toy. Some dogs also like Nylabone brand bones. I suggest also teaching a "Leave It" command. You use this when she shows interest in chewing on something she shouldn't. Then immediately give her something she is allowed to chew, such as the Kong stuffed with somethig yummy. This same command will be helpful on walks when she wants to sniff or eat something she shouldn't. Again, when she does leave the item alone, be sure to give lots of praise. I would look into an obedience class right away. I think that you'll find that a good obedience class can help enormously! Good luck and enjoy your new dog.
2016-07-19 18:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a border collie and i used to have a lab x collie and i had the same problem with the lab x and i was talking to someone i knew a couple of months ago about the dog chewing his paws and she told me collies are prone to chewing their paws. its like the doggy equivalent of bitting their nails, so bordom or anxiety or habit can cause this. the only thing you can do is try to give a deterent eg toys to distract him/her and if that doesnt work i used to fill a spray bottle with water and every time he was chewing spray him with it. it didnt hurt him he just didnt like the noise of it going off. other than that keep an eye on it if you notice the dog limping or is in any pain take it to a vet to get checked out. good luck.
2007-12-26 09:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our old dog used to do this to her back leg and we became raher worried when she lost all the fur on that hind leg. We took her to the vet and he saw no problem with her. He couldnt give her any medication for this odd behaviour and didnt respond well to wearing a cone round her head and wouldnt eat until we took it off. The only thing we could do was tape a sock to her foot and keep an eye on her. When all her fur had grown back we took the sock off and that never occured again. We think that it was either fleas or just plain bordem. The only advice i could give you is take her to the vet, put some flea repellent on your dog or tape a sock on your dogs leg. Make sure our dog isnt bored or she could really cause some damage. hope this helps.
2007-12-26 14:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, we used to have collies, I now have a spaniel and it can be quite normal for them to chew on their paws, sometimes it can be because their claws are getting long or the hair between their claws is getting thick and itching them.
If you really are worried though I would advise going to the vet for peace of mind, I know what I am like with mine and I do like to be sure about things. If you can touch his paws and apply slight pressure and he doesn't pull them and yelp etc its probably just an irritation between the toes or claws too long.
Hope thsi helps xxx
2007-12-26 06:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the weather is wet where you are, it could be a fungal infection between the pads. Sometimes though dogs nibble their feet when anal glands need emptying. Could be several things really - work with your vet as a process of elimination if you do decide to look into it.
2007-12-27 06:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a fungal infection a bit like athletes foot. The vet can give you a solution to wash your dogs paws in and this should soon rectify it.
2007-12-26 09:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Magz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you want to do is wash her down with a generic dog shampoo and even her paws. After that, take either septic ointment for dogs or udder salve... (they both work) and rub it on the areas.. watch him for a day or so and make sure he leaves it on.... If he wont leave it alone, get an e collar and have him in it for a couple days.
If You have anymore questions, please feel free to ask me and good luck
2007-12-26 06:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be allergies. My dog is allergic to grass of all things. He get a baby aspirin and a Benedryl every day. He also chews more when I fail to keep his feet properly trimmed and groomed.
2007-12-26 06:02:25 · answer #10 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋