My dog keeps chewing red paws. Antibiotics didn't help. What now?

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My dogs pads in her paws are red and she has been chewing and biting her paws for a couple months. She has already been on two rounds on anibiotics for a skin rash on her belly and that's gone but I assumed it would've taken care of her paws too but they still bother her. There isn't any puss or blood but they obviously are itchy to her and they are pretty red under her pads. Is this something that will eventually go away or turn into Pododermatitis? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 7 months and 5 days old | 12 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Licking and chewing of the paws is a sign of allergies and it can become an infection (pododermatitis) which can be caused by bacteria and yeast. I have success treating with an antibiotic and an antifungal for 3 weeks. I also start my patients on apoquel and an antihistamine to control the licking and biting. I would also recommend considering changing her diet. Chicken is the most common allergic protein. You can find over the counter diets with venison, duck or fish. She can no have any treats that aren't made out of the protein or table scraps. You have to give the diet 2-3 months. Sometimes the pet needs a prescription diet. I would call your Vet or have her rechecked to see if these medications are appropriate to try on Leia

My dog keeps chewing red paws. Antibiotics didn't help. What now?

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