That poor little dog. Try to give him a good quality of can food or softened dry food. Not the stuff you find in the grocery store. That stuff is bad. I guess there is not much sense in trying to feed what they were feeding him since it was probably not a consistently proper diet
He could have skin issues from bad diet and environment but licking can also come from boredom and nervous anxiety. This guy has had an awful life so licking is probably the least of his issues. It is best to try to distract him when he starts licking obsessively. Sometimes you need to interrupt the brain from doing a pattern of repeat activities. Getting him to concentrate on something else helps a lot.
Certainly a bath in something soothing would be helpful. Since his diet has probably been bad an all natural shampoo and conditioner would be best. Sulfates at this point would only make his skin itch more.
If you can get a stool sample just before you take him to the vet it will make it easier for them to check for worms. Poor little guy. Thank you for giving this guy a home where he can get the love and attention he deserves for whatever time he has left on this earth. |