Why is my dog chewing his leg when I can't see what's wrong?

Question

My dog is chewing on his leg (shit zu poodle) and im not sure whats wrong i don't see anything crawling on him so im at a loss the spot he is chewing on still have hair what could be wrong. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male | unneutered | 28 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

When a dog chews on a joint or a leg, there is usually either an itch, irritation or pain involved. If you are doing flea and tick prevention, you can pretty much rule out a flea problem. This is likely pointing to either joint pain or possibly an active mass irritating your dog. Unfortunately it is not possible to see a lot on the photo, other than that your dog has been chewing on his leg for a while. I suggest you make an appointment with your vet for an exam. He will likely want to shave the area so he can examine the skin properly and palpate the bone and other structures. depending on the findings, he may also want to do an xray to see if there is bone or joint involvement.

Why is my dog chewing his leg when I can't see what's wrong?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My degu has a white bump in its fur. Should I take my pet to the vet?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

My dog's matted fur bled after cutting. Should I take him to the vet?

Why is my 5-week-old chick struggling to walk with splayed legs?

Why is my chicken pale, tired, not laying, and pooping neon yellow?

Share