licking and nibbling paws?

ness · 05-01-2006, 06:00 AM

My 6 month old puppy has recently started nibbling and licking his paws. This is normally in the morning when he has just got up. He doesn't have fleas. I cannot see anything there. Any idea what can cause it? I'm phoning the vet tomorrow and can't get in today due to it being closed for the day.

Shadowkins · 05-01-2006, 06:10 AM

Your on the right track going to the vet! It could be anything from allergies to a seed stuck in his paw that is irritating and causing him to lick.
I'd be curious to see what your vet finds, please let us know and good luck.
P.S. Try and discourage him from licking the area as much as possible. Good Luck!

ness · 05-01-2006, 08:10 AM

I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow. I try to stop him doing it but the little toad hides under my bed where he knows i can't reach him LOL.

D.Schäferhund · 05-01-2006, 08:16 AM

may want to talk about the kibble you are giving him, sometimes the paws turn redish and/or start itching. that may be the wrong (too high nutrition) food for him.

calgal · 05-01-2006, 08:34 AM

Another reason dogs will chew at their feet is if their nails are too long. If that isn't the reason either then it's probably a food allergy.

mmizuno94 · 05-01-2006, 05:49 PM

I have heard that it could be due to allergies as to the reason for dogs licking and nibbling the paws.

dollface · 05-01-2006, 07:03 PM

Also have you used a new cleaner, laundry detergent ect or that carpet fresh stuff (can't remember what it is called put u sprinkle it on the carpet and vaccuum up)... I stay away from Freebreeze I don't care for it.... Tiva always licks and nibbles at her feet my vet believes its more so a habbit then anything with her....

Hope you find out whats bugging your dog.

05-01-2006, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
ness Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Basingstoke, England Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	licking and nibbling paws? My 6 month old puppy has recently started nibbling and licking his paws. This is normally in the morning when he has just got up. He doesn't have fleas. I cannot see anything there. Any idea what can cause it? I'm phoning the vet tomorrow and can't get in today due to it being closed for the day.

05-01-2006, 06:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,726 Rep Power: 125	Your on the right track going to the vet! It could be anything from allergies to a seed stuck in his paw that is irritating and causing him to lick. I'd be curious to see what your vet finds, please let us know and good luck. P.S. Try and discourage him from licking the area as much as possible. Good Luck!
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05-01-2006, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
dollface 4 Boston Terriers Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Saskatchewan Posts: 903 Rep Power: 97	Also have you used a new cleaner, laundry detergent ect or that carpet fresh stuff (can't remember what it is called put u sprinkle it on the carpet and vaccuum up)... I stay away from Freebreeze I don't care for it.... Tiva always licks and nibbles at her feet my vet believes its more so a habbit then anything with her.... Hope you find out whats bugging your dog.
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05-01-2006, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
ness Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Basingstoke, England Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow. I try to stop him doing it but the little toad hides under my bed where he knows i can't reach him LOL.

05-01-2006, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
D.Schäferhund let's work Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,765 Rep Power: 108	may want to talk about the kibble you are giving him, sometimes the paws turn redish and/or start itching. that may be the wrong (too high nutrition) food for him.

05-01-2006, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,609 Rep Power: 222	Another reason dogs will chew at their feet is if their nails are too long. If that isn't the reason either then it's probably a food allergy.

05-01-2006, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
mmizuno94 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	I have heard that it could be due to allergies as to the reason for dogs licking and nibbling the paws.

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