My dog chews his paws raw. Vet couldn't help. What should I do?

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My dog Has been chewing his front pads to the pont of there being nothing left, only exposed flesh and blood. I have had the vet take a look but they said they couldn't do anything about his chewing. What should I do? I clean and wrap his paws to allow them to heal, but after they heal he chews them again. Please offer any advice you have. I can not afford to bring him to the vet multiple times a month to fix this, especially when all they dois clean and wrap the area. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 63 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

There are multiple reasons why Rocky may be mutilating his hands. The most likely cause is an allergy. Often allergies manifest first with chewing on the feet and legs. Sometimes the clinical signs associated with an exposure can be reduced with medical therapy, which includes the use of a variety of different medications. If we think we can figure out what he may be allergic too, removal of the allergen would be in his best interest. I would also recommend placing an elizabethan collar on Rocky to prevent him from continuing to hurt himself. He won't like it, obviously, but it is in his own best interest and health. Lastly, there are allergy tests that can be performed to rule in / out the most common allergic causes. If allergies are not the cause, skin testing would be required to investigate the issue in more detail. In terms of treating wounds at home, keeping them clean is a great idea. I would use something like dilute chlorhexidine or betadine solution as a cleanser. You can also apply ointments that have antibiotics / steroid creams. If you go this route however, be sure that he is wearing the collar I mentioned earlier to prevent him from licking the salve off his hands. Hope this makes sense.

My dog chews his paws raw. Vet couldn't help. What should I do?

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