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When dogs lick their paws rather regularly, it's usually bc of an allergy bc the histamine response causes a reaction in their paws - making them feel VERY irritated - so they chew/lick their paws to try to get relief. It's very uncomfortable for them. Most allergies are environmental (pollens, dust etc) and are not food (only about 10% of the time. Read more about what to do about allergies here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html And read more about what else can cause paw licking here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...-diseases.html |
Mine does as well. I was told by the vet, it could be a sign of allergies, either environmental or food related. We noticed it was worse when he used to have chicken based treats/food. He still does it, but not as much as when he had anything related to poultry. Quote:
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Our Perseus does this, and he is now on allergy medicine. The poor baby scratches constantly, too. My babies are already on a low ingredient food, and the vet looked at the ingredients and felt it wasn't the food. We switched his shampoo and use a milk bath conditioner. That, along with the allergy medicine, has helped. |
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Sammie has just started to do this. It drives me crazy. I heard it meant they have allergies. But I have not changed anything on him. I do notice he does it more when I am getting ready for work and wonder if it is a stress thing. |
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I believe she was looking for pyoderma, but this does not happen in all allergy dogs, so it really is not diagnostic in its absence. Almost all dog allergies are enviro (pollens, dust etc) -- only about 10% are from food. For how to deal w/ allergies and which meds, see here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html |
Not sure if my Bailey's story helps you, but I will tell it in short. It has been more than 9 months ago we had this issue. He was scratching his whole waking hours; chest, backside and legs. So much so that there were patches of his hair gone:( When looking at the back of him, he looked like he was wearing fuzzy short boots:eek: It was so distressing to see him like this, I took him to the vets. The vet suspected an allergy to chicken, so was sent home with some antihistamine meds. and we were on the lookout for new food. A wild animal food was ok I was told, so got some special food with duck. Soon he was back to his biting. I was so upset, then I was told from someone else that anything poultry was not to be given, as it is something in the poultry protein. Made total sense then with the duck. He has been on ZD sensitive food and he got better. Over time he is back to his normal, goofy and sweet self.:aimeeyork Hope that you find out what\'s bugging your sweetie!! |
Oh, I forgot to mention that his hair has all grown back. YAY!!:D |
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