Why is my dog licking paws raw and scratching his belly?

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My dog, Billy, keeps licking his paws. He doesn't stop even if it starts bleeding. At the moment his paws are wet and swollen and have raw spots. He is a Dachshund-Rottweiler crossbreed, so I don't know if maybe it has something to do with his breed or if it is just a habit of his. When he was 'n pup, he didn't recieve the right food, so he is also always scratching (he doesn't have tics or fleas). He also keeps licking and biting his belly until the skin off. Any ideas what it can be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 22 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

The distribution of the lesions is consistent environmental or food allergies. If the problem appears to be seasonal, the best thing that can be done in general is medicate the symptoms with anti-itching drugs and antihistamines. With food allergies, controlling the symptoms is also important, but finding a suitable food is equally vital. Food trials are attempted with new proteins (usually a good place to start is something like salmon, duck, or venison), and many of the best diets with the best ingredients are prescription available through your veterinarian. Food trials should last six to eight weeks, and no other type of proteins should be fed during this period (this includes treats!). Speak to your veterinarian about medications that are effective for controlling the itching. They should also make sure that none of the lesions appear to be infected, in which case they may require antibiotics. Hope this helps.

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