Red itchy paws
Submitted by kimrisa on April 30, 2012 - 8:00amGood morning! Tuffy has been licking at his paws lately and today I noticed the pads of one foot are very red. Is suspect allergies. Any suggestions for remedies and a safe ointment that I can put on his feet?
Thanks!
Kim
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I have been told this is a
I have been told this is a food allergy, and the only relief will come from changing food. What are you feeding him?
my archie has that
my archie has that too...definitely allergies not sure if it
was just food though...i've heard water/apple cider vinegar soak
i sed water/peroxide and dried very well
Just went through this...
I gave Molly some allergy meds from the vet. She said it is more likely environmental than food since shes been eating the same thing for awhile and the pollen has been crazy here. Anyway, I also heard about soaking the paws in Epsom salt to relieve the irritation. I actually had to buy these rubber booties for Molly and cover one of her paws to stop her from licking because it is a vicious cycle-the more they lick the more it itches! Oh and wipe is paws after he walks outside, especially in the grass. Hope he feels better too!
Thanks for all the great suggestions
Soaking his feet helped and no more licking his paws but now he's doing some strange compulsive licking thing with his tongue toward his face. I swear, lately it seems like every week there's a new issue! The life of a bully mommy, I suppose....!