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Paw Licking

Hi- Molly started licking one paw last night and has continued to do it today too.  It is the bottom of her paw on the pads.  I searched the area for anything that would be bothering her, but I can't find anything unusual.  It is pretty pink now from all the licking and I noticed a small yellow-ish spot but I can't say that it wasn't there before (never throuroughly inspected bottoms of her paws).  I gave her a Benadryl to see if it is allergy related, but I dont think it is since it is only one paw.  Any thoughts or ideas of something to put on it?  I already tried just wiping with a warm wash cloth....thanks.

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Pegsy's picture

my archie had started the paw

my archie had started the paw licking and was attributed to an allergy-that's what his vet said...

when you wash paws dry them well esp in b/tween...i would wash w/water and 

small amount of peroxide...then dab a bit of polysporin...

smoochies the scrunchy face

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I was told that it was

I was told that it was usually due to food allergies.