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Misc doggo owners, need help with a dog who licks paws
Hoping some fellow miscers may have dealt with this and had some success.
My Yellow Lab is coming up on 11 years old. For the past 5 years or so she has had issues with licking her paws to the point of breaking the skin and bloodshed, which then resulted in infection. I have managed it throughout the years best I can with antibiotics when needed and using a cone.
I have tried tons of creams, anti-lick sprays, and even some weird chit that smells like stale mustard that you use on horse hoofs. She will lick through anything.
So flash forward to today, I have her paws healed, but that is a result of having to cone her every single night before bed and when we leave the house and keeping these booties on her when we are home. She will continue to lick the booties and even lick the cone when it's on. If we leave her alone with no cone/no booties she will lick to the point of shedding blood again.
I'm convinced at this point it's some kind of compulsive disorder or anxiety issue. Wondering if anyone has experienced this and found any success with some medications? I'm taking her to the vet early next week to hopefully get input from them as well.
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My Yellow Lab is coming up on 11 years old. For the past 5 years or so she has had issues with licking her paws to the point of breaking the skin and bloodshed, which then resulted in infection. I have managed it throughout the years best I can with antibiotics when needed and using a cone.
I have tried tons of creams, anti-lick sprays, and even some weird chit that smells like stale mustard that you use on horse hoofs. She will lick through anything.
So flash forward to today, I have her paws healed, but that is a result of having to cone her every single night before bed and when we leave the house and keeping these booties on her when we are home. She will continue to lick the booties and even lick the cone when it's on. If we leave her alone with no cone/no booties she will lick to the point of shedding blood again.
I'm convinced at this point it's some kind of compulsive disorder or anxiety issue. Wondering if anyone has experienced this and found any success with some medications? I'm taking her to the vet early next week to hopefully get input from them as well.
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
Bruh its a dogsome kind of compulsive disorder or anxiety issue.
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I have a beagle who does that chit too, not as bad as your lab, he licks until it's SUPER red but thankfully doesn't create a wound. I've noticed he won't really do it if I've exercised him enough. Usually they do it out of boredom/to burn energy. Try getting your lab real tired, I bet she stops doing it.
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
It is. You won't win this war. I'm in the same boat. Legit tried everything. Old ass dogs gonna dog.I'm convinced at this point it's some kind of compulsive disorder or anxiety issue.
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Originally Posted By Tuga88⏩
I went with this approach too. Not much luck unfortunately.I have a beagle who does that chit too, not as bad as your lab, he licks until it's SUPER red but thankfully doesn't create a wound. I've noticed he won't really do it if I've exercised him enough. Usually they do it out of boredom/to burn energy. Try getting your lab real tired, I bet she stops doing it.
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Fuk.....I feared this would be the case.It is. You won't win this war. I'm in the same boat. Legit tried everything. Old ass dogs gonna dog.
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It's anxiety/stress. It's common in labs and goldens. Is she crated during the day or is she free to roam the house? Does she have something to stimulate her while she's home alone? Do you take her out to run regularly? Labs need lots of space and lots of exercise. If she's not getting these things, it could be causing the problem.
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
Mine is basically deaf too so I have to smack my hands as loud as I can to startle her and get her to stop.Fuk.....I feared this would be the case.
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Originally Posted By Drew23⏩
She is free to roam, but I am home all day with her since I work from home. I give her bones sometimes, but I have to be careful what ones because she shatters and splinters them... she will eat the sharp pieces if I'm not paying attention. Same thing with toys, she will tear it to shreds and eat pieces of it. We usually go for a couple walks a day, but she's old and tires out pretty quick.It's anxiety/stress. It's common in labs and goldens. Is she crated during the day or is she free to roam the house? Does she have something to stimulate her while she's home alone? Do you take her out to run regularly? Labs need lots of space and lots of exercise. If she's not getting these things, it could be causing the problem.
Originally Posted By shmobin⏩
Damn bro- I am sorry to hear that.Mine is basically deaf too so I have to smack my hands as loud as I can to startle her and get her to stop.
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get her some chewies
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Shock collar every time she licks.
She'll either stop licking or have a heart attack which will stop the licking.
But SRS it's probably anxiety/stress. Our 2yo has always eaten every fukking thing in the yard if I don't walk him for 1/2 hr three times a day and play with him a ton. Going on that long I'd ask a vet for a round of anxiety meds to see if that helps out, it can't hurt.
She'll either stop licking or have a heart attack which will stop the licking.
But SRS it's probably anxiety/stress. Our 2yo has always eaten every fukking thing in the yard if I don't walk him for 1/2 hr three times a day and play with him a ton. Going on that long I'd ask a vet for a round of anxiety meds to see if that helps out, it can't hurt.
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If you think it's due to anxiety/stress you could try the melatonin chews for dogs. I use them on occasion with my boy and it does help to relax him. I break up 1 chew and put it in his dry food.
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Originally Posted By jeshelton⏩
The walk thing makes sense, but again gotta mention she's 11 and gets tired quick. I also think she may have arthritis , which could be attributing to the escalated licking nowadays.Shock collar every time she licks.
She'll either stop licking or have a heart attack which will stop the licking.
But SRS it's probably anxiety/stress. Our 2yo has always eaten every fukking thing in the yard if I don't walk him for 1/2 hr three times a day and play with him a ton. Going on that long I'd ask a vet for a round of anxiety meds to see if that helps out, it can't hurt.
She'll either stop licking or have a heart attack which will stop the licking.
But SRS it's probably anxiety/stress. Our 2yo has always eaten every fukking thing in the yard if I don't walk him for 1/2 hr three times a day and play with him a ton. Going on that long I'd ask a vet for a round of anxiety meds to see if that helps out, it can't hurt.
Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
I did try Melatonin chews before, and a light anxiety med from the vet awhile back. Honestly I can't remember how it went, but I am going to ask the vet for something when I go.If you think it's due to anxiety/stress you could try the melatonin chews for dogs. I use them on occasion with my boy and it does help to relax him. I break up 1 chew and put it in his dry food.
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
Try giving her dried pig ears instead of bones. They are easier to digest and don't splinter. Kong makes good toys for bigger dogs. If you fill it with peanut butter it will keep her occupied with licking that instead of her feet.She is free to roam, but I am home all day with her since I work from home. I give her bones sometimes, but I have to be careful what ones because she shatters and splinters them... she will eat the sharp pieces if I'm not paying attention. Same thing with toys, she will tear it to shreds and eat pieces of it. We usually go for a couple walks a day, but she's old and tires out pretty quick.
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OP, it's allergies. One of my dogs had it. He first licked and then chewed on his paws bloody every day.
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Could be allergies. Have you tried taking her to the vet for a cytopoint shot, apoquel pill, or food allergy testing?
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
Do you think maybe it's not that she's tired but the arthritis makes it uncomfortable to walk so she just doesn't want to? Would kinda make sense - doesn't want to walk too much so doesn't get tired so chews paws later. Gonna be hard to get her to burn energy if that's the case. Have you tried Kongs? Also make a loud noise every time she starts to chew? Or get a spray bottle and spray the water near her to startle her?The walk thing makes sense, but again gotta mention she's 11 and gets tired quick. I also think she may have arthritis , which could be attributing to the escalated licking nowadays.
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Likely the food you are feeding her is causing her to have an allergic reaction.
You don't want to feed your pets anything with corn, wheat, or soy, as those are the three most common allergens. If your food doesn't have those in them, you may look at changing her protein source from what I would assume is chicken, to duck.
I would look into Natural Balance brand duck dry food.
X girlfriend was veterinarian, I heard all the stories.
You don't want to feed your pets anything with corn, wheat, or soy, as those are the three most common allergens. If your food doesn't have those in them, you may look at changing her protein source from what I would assume is chicken, to duck.
I would look into Natural Balance brand duck dry food.
X girlfriend was veterinarian, I heard all the stories.
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Originally Posted By Drew23⏩
Will try those, thanks bro.Try giving her dried pig ears instead of bones. They are easier to digest and don't splinter. Kong makes good toys for bigger dogs. If you fill it with peanut butter it will keep her occupied with licking that instead of her feet.
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OP, it's allergies. One of my dogs had it. He first licked and then chewed on his paws bloody every day.
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I called my vet for an appt., they are 4 weeks out but are going to give me an allergy medicine to try. In the past when they gave me antibiotics for the wounds they also gave me an antihistamine of some kind. I need to pay better attention to how she responds on only the allergy med this time. In 4 weeks when it comes time for her appointment I can let the vet know if it worked or not.Could be allergies. Have you tried taking her to the vet for a cytopoint shot, apoquel pill, or food allergy testing?
Originally Posted By Tuga88⏩
I have considered that, but she moves around good. She can still run, but when we get back from a walk she's panting extremely hard. She can only handle about 15-20 at a time. She isn't overweight or anything either, just old.Do you think maybe it's not that she's tired but the arthritis makes it uncomfortable to walk so she just doesn't want to? Would kinda make sense - doesn't want to walk too much so doesn't get tired so chews paws later. Gonna be hard to get her to burn energy if that's the case. Have you tried Kongs? Also make a loud noise every time she starts to chew? Or get a spray bottle and spray the water near her to startle her?
The arthritis is a guess because I notice her leg shaking sometimes when putting weight on it, mostly in the morning. I do give her glucosamine/collagen chews to help with it.
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It seems you've got some good suggestions in here and I don't have anything further to offer, just wanted to say good luck finding some relief for your pupper.
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Originally Posted By tripod29⏩
Makes sense. My vet thinks its allergies too. We will see how the meds go.I have two labs and my oldest does this. Mine is not caused by stress but allergies per our vet. It's the worst in the spring (especially after I mow the grass) and fall. I have tried everything but only have had minimal success.
Originally Posted By cumara⏩
This was my first idea years ago. I assumed it was the food. I've tried all different kinds....different proteins, grain-free, minimal ingredients, ect. No change.Likely the food you are feeding her is causing her to have an allergic reaction.
You don't want to feed your pets anything with corn, wheat, or soy, as those are the three most common allergens. If your food doesn't have those in them, you may look at changing her protein source from what I would assume is chicken, to duck.
I would look into Natural Balance brand duck dry food.
X girlfriend was veterinarian, I heard all the stories.
You don't want to feed your pets anything with corn, wheat, or soy, as those are the three most common allergens. If your food doesn't have those in them, you may look at changing her protein source from what I would assume is chicken, to duck.
I would look into Natural Balance brand duck dry food.
X girlfriend was veterinarian, I heard all the stories.
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Thanks broIt seems you've got some good suggestions in here and I don't have anything further to offer, just wanted to say good luck finding some relief for your pupper.
I appreciate everyone's input. I'm picking up the allergy meds today. I will run them for 4 weeks until her appointment. At that time I should have a good enough sample size to tell the vet if it works or not. If there is no improvement we will have to explore the anxiety route and trying a medication for that.
Sucks because she's in her twilight and being coned to sleep is not the pupper life

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Probably anxiety but try this
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
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Have you tried something like this? It's cheap enough to try if you haven't. When my dog starts licking I wipe his paws really well with this and he tends to stop for awhile because I'm guessing it doesn't taste very pleasant.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You should get the bigger wipes though.
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You should get the bigger wipes though.
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Originally Posted By Mercworx⏩
Thank you -Probably anxiety but try this
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
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I have two labradoodles and one of them did this as a puppy. it seemed as they when I moved from Illinois back to Iowa it stopped which leads me to believe it was some sort of allergic reaction but it could also be that he just grew out of the habit.
The fact that it is an older dog makes things much more difficult to change. the "old dog new tricks" thing is very real.
It sounds like the licking is mostly at night? I would try to change your bedtime routine. If you usually let the dog out right before bed - I would try letting out and then relaxing for a while, then head to bed. If the dog isn't allowed in the bed, try letting her in the bed (if you're alright with this). Same with chewies - if the dog is not allowed toy or food or water at night, try to change the routine (again, if acceptable).
I would say its safe to assume its some form of either allergic thing OR an anxiety/stress thing.
Good luck, I remember feeling helpless when he would do it all the time so I feel your pain.
The fact that it is an older dog makes things much more difficult to change. the "old dog new tricks" thing is very real.
It sounds like the licking is mostly at night? I would try to change your bedtime routine. If you usually let the dog out right before bed - I would try letting out and then relaxing for a while, then head to bed. If the dog isn't allowed in the bed, try letting her in the bed (if you're alright with this). Same with chewies - if the dog is not allowed toy or food or water at night, try to change the routine (again, if acceptable).
I would say its safe to assume its some form of either allergic thing OR an anxiety/stress thing.
Good luck, I remember feeling helpless when he would do it all the time so I feel your pain.
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Similar scenario here with the ocd/anxiety thing. My boxer drinks water in excess until she throws it up.
Only thing we’ve managed to do it to kennel her when we leave and at night.
It’s rough but is what it is unfortunately.
Only thing we’ve managed to do it to kennel her when we leave and at night.
It’s rough but is what it is unfortunately.
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Originally Posted By RoyalRyy⏩
Haven't heard of these but I'll look into them. ThanksHave you tried something like this? It's cheap enough to try if you haven't. When my dog starts licking I wipe his paws really well with this and he tends to stop for awhile because I'm guessing it doesn't taste very pleasant.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You should get the bigger wipes though.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You should get the bigger wipes though.
Originally Posted By Witherman⏩
She would lick all day if possible. I only cone her at bedtime because I can't watch her. During the day when I'm home I have booties on her paws to prevent her from tearing them apart but if I left her alone with the booties she'd tear them right off. Basically anytime she isn't supervised she needs to have the cone on her.I have two labradoodles and one of them did this as a puppy. it seemed as they when I moved from Illinois back to Iowa it stopped which leads me to believe it was some sort of allergic reaction but it could also be that he just grew out of the habit.
The fact that it is an older dog makes things much more difficult to change. the "old dog new tricks" thing is very real.
It sounds like the licking is mostly at night? I would try to change your bedtime routine. If you usually let the dog out right before bed - I would try letting out and then relaxing for a while, then head to bed. If the dog isn't allowed in the bed, try letting her in the bed (if you're alright with this). Same with chewies - if the dog is not allowed toy or food or water at night, try to change the routine (again, if acceptable).
I would say its safe to assume its some form of either allergic thing OR an anxiety/stress thing.
Good luck, I remember feeling helpless when he would do it all the time so I feel your pain.
The fact that it is an older dog makes things much more difficult to change. the "old dog new tricks" thing is very real.
It sounds like the licking is mostly at night? I would try to change your bedtime routine. If you usually let the dog out right before bed - I would try letting out and then relaxing for a while, then head to bed. If the dog isn't allowed in the bed, try letting her in the bed (if you're alright with this). Same with chewies - if the dog is not allowed toy or food or water at night, try to change the routine (again, if acceptable).
I would say its safe to assume its some form of either allergic thing OR an anxiety/stress thing.
Good luck, I remember feeling helpless when he would do it all the time so I feel your pain.
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Originally Posted By JUGGERNAUT1333⏩
Try a large Kong filled with pb and frozen. I thought I remembered hearing before that licking the paws was a sign of allergies and/or stress/anxiety.She is free to roam, but I am home all day with her since I work from home. I give her bones sometimes, but I have to be careful what ones because she shatters and splinters them... she will eat the sharp pieces if I'm not paying attention. Same thing with toys, she will tear it to shreds and eat pieces of it. We usually go for a couple walks a day, but she's old and tires out pretty quick.
Damn bro- I am sorry to hear that.
Damn bro- I am sorry to hear that.
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10-12-2021, 11:35 AM
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Lol'd, misc will chit on any op for any topic but when it comes to pets yall get super helpful real quick. Pets are just that awesome.
Lots of good suggestions in the thread, hope something works for her op.
Lots of good suggestions in the thread, hope something works for her op.
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10-12-2021, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted By Mercworx⏩
This may work. My dog had a paw licking issue, and had to wash her paws out with this stuff. It helped.Probably anxiety but try this
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
https://www.chewy.com/durvet-chlorhe...erConfirmation
Worked on my dogs when they had a fungal infection from the yard being damp for an extended period of time. Worked for a friend of mines GSD as well for similar issue. Fungal infections often go undiagnosed.
Also the chemicals on a swifter pad can cause irritation in dogs paws. Incase you use those.
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