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My Chocolate lab which is just over a year old has started this habit of licking his front paws non stop.....I have checked them over and nothing seems to be wrong....could this be an allergy to something.......very annoying to hear him constantly slurping away......thanks
One of my setters lick/itch from May to Sept. - outdoor weeds or grass pollen.
I use Benedryl. It doesn't clear up the appearance of the skin , but keeps itching to a minimum which decreases the chance of infection = antibiotics.
http://benadrylfordogs.info/benadryl...or-dogs-chart/
your dog: Could be an allergy or started out as a problem but now is just a habit.
more info:
https://www.google.ca/search?sourcei...icking+of+Paws
There is no sores or any difference in his appearance......he is in very good health and his coat is immaculant......thanks for the info
My 3 Labs all did that at various times, sometimes to the point they licked the fur off the area. I know what you mean about the annoying part. I do believe it is allergy related, at least in my dogs. I use a mix of water, white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to bathe the feet in which seemed to help with my current dog, upon inspection he had sores under the fur and between the toes.
I have a similar problem last week....I can't get my Pyrenees to stop licking his brother's ear/cheek. He's licked it so much, it left it so wet that it created a 'hot spot' that we had to get antibiotics to clear it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deerslayer99
We separate them now when we aren't here to watch, problem is, yesterday I caught him licking his other brother, the Burnese.
I know licking is hard to stop when they do to to themselves, we had success with a dog once with an anti-lick repellent (capsaicin). Broke the habit.
My choc lab used to lick his paw so much it was a raw sore. It was just one spot on the side of his paw. I would yell at him and he would stop. Took a long time but he finally broke the habit. Gave him some antibiotics to clear it up as well.
He was about 2 years old when he did it to. I know he would lick his paws a lot in the spring licking the salt off from the roads, still does. Hates having his paws touched too. He's 6 now and still hates it.
Rick , Rick ,Rick . Stop being annoyed at your pup and stressing . If he is healthy and not licking it raw he's just doing what dogs do .Does your face itch if your starting to grow a beard and you scratch it ? Is it reason for concern ? Your worrying is annoying too . LOL Nah bud , but you know what I mean , eh . ? LOL
TD
It is usually allergy related. You need to find out from what so it can be avoided.
deb
My chocolate does the same. It began with her feet, such that she licked all the fur off the tops of her feet. The vet said it was an allergy. It became worse, to a point now she takes prednisone to control the itching around her muzzle and eyes. She loses the fur around her eyes. This usually is from July till September. It's just now starting to settle down. We did the benedryl thing as well as other antihistamines, with no luck. The kids call it her "summer face"....
We have found that often times licking like that is not allergy related but anxiety related. Has anything changed in the house? Is the dog getting enough exercise? Are the rules clear? How long has it been doing it? Think back to see if there has been a major change in the household since it started...kids back to school, someone working more, arguing at home etc. Just a thought. We've rescued dogs that have come from situations l like this. The problem was thought to be seasonal or food allergies. As soon as they got the exercise requirements they needed and clear rules in a stable house they went away.
Lick sores are not always allergy related, sometimes its just boredom, try more exercise. My Australian shepherd had a good one, took her for more exercise and she left it alone
powerful meds.. try to use it every other day
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=622
Some good replies and facts here.......thanks again.....
From my personal experiences, it's not a skin condition that triggers the licking, it a compulsive habit...like kids sucking their thumbs or twirling their hair.
Like what's happening with my Pyrenees...he's compulsivley licking the other dog...does the other dog have an allergy ? does he lick him there because he can't reach it ? :)
We've been to vets over the years and nothing defintive was ever found. Finally one recommened the 'anti-lick' spray and it worked to break the habit. Makes sence.
Thanks for the link. I don't like giving her prednisone, so we (vet) monitor her closely and taper the dose to every other day as soon as the meds take effect. The itching drives her crazy....She has been off the meds for a week or so, and it has settled down now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon