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Originally Posted by gracielove  It doesn't sound good to put something bitter on his pads if they really itch. Don't they have a topical treatment they can give him to relieve the itching? Itching feet is a symptom of allergies. The mouth is the only thing they have to itch their paws with. Maybe using one of the regular paw pad treatments would help him. |
I agree here Bitter Apple is trying to treat a symptom and not the problem. If the skin is irritated and itching I would worry Bitter apple or other chew deterent would make it worse. Relieving the itch would be the way to go. You can try making a baking soda paste rub that in. rinse dry. Then take some liquid benedryl but instead of giving it orally, rub it into the feet to relieve the itching. I have a almost 6 year old YOrkie that has allergy issues and the best thing I found for her feet itching is Surolan which is actually for treating ears but works great on hot spots, itching that sort of thing.
Allergy issues are common to show up from about 1 - 3 years of age. Also I find Royal Canine not to be a good food at all, protein level is way too high.
At a year old he doesn't need a high protein. You might want to check out other Vet foods for allergies. It may be a try this try that until you figure out what is the trigger and if it is indeed food related.