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DomLee · 07-19-2005, 08:34 AM

My beloved Yorkie is licking his rear toes excessively.

I noticed this behavior possibly 3 - 4 days ago. Thought it was a bit odd. I looked at the pads of his feet, and they are visually fine. However, between his toes on both rear feet...it seems that he has licked them to the point where the skin is somewhat red. The skin itself isn't broken/cracked at the surface or anything. No funny odor, as I was initially thinking it was a yeast/fungus infection.

I brought him to the vet yesterday, and they gave him a shot of antihistamine (I think). Told us that it would not take affect for 24 hours, but that should help. Meanwhile we clean his paws w/ just cold water. They basically thought it was an allergy, but were not overly concerned.

While waiting at the vet, a fellow dog owner suggested that it might be "Hot Spots". I did a search on this topic, and I don't think this is the problem, although "Hot Spots" are rather scary! The reason I don't think it is "Hot Spots" is the area is along the underside/between the rear toes, whereas all the pictures of "Hot Spots" seems to indicate that this type of infection happens on the body/leg areas.

Any input? We'll be sure to wash his feet tonight. Just worried about him, as I woke up only to find him off our bed (he typically sleeps w/ us), and sitting in my pair of jeans licking his toes. I don't know if he did this all night...

07-19-2005, 08:34 AM	#1
DomLee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	My beloved Yorkie is licking his rear toes excessively. My beloved Yorkie is licking his rear toes excessively. I noticed this behavior possibly 3 - 4 days ago. Thought it was a bit odd. I looked at the pads of his feet, and they are visually fine. However, between his toes on both rear feet...it seems that he has licked them to the point where the skin is somewhat red. The skin itself isn't broken/cracked at the surface or anything. No funny odor, as I was initially thinking it was a yeast/fungus infection. I brought him to the vet yesterday, and they gave him a shot of antihistamine (I think). Told us that it would not take affect for 24 hours, but that should help. Meanwhile we clean his paws w/ just cold water. They basically thought it was an allergy, but were not overly concerned. While waiting at the vet, a fellow dog owner suggested that it might be "Hot Spots". I did a search on this topic, and I don't think this is the problem, although "Hot Spots" are rather scary! The reason I don't think it is "Hot Spots" is the area is along the underside/between the rear toes, whereas all the pictures of "Hot Spots" seems to indicate that this type of infection happens on the body/leg areas. Any input? We'll be sure to wash his feet tonight. Just worried about him, as I woke up only to find him off our bed (he typically sleeps w/ us), and sitting in my pair of jeans licking his toes. I don't know if he did this all night...