Kate&Zac Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi all, My parents 13 y/o mini foxie has started licking his legs furiously over the last two weeks. All four legs are stained a red/brown colour from all the licking. I've had a close look at them and I can't see any sores or inflamed skin. Can anyone explain why he is licking his legs so much? Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Go to the Vet. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie-boy Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Could be anxiety/stress related, could be a contact allergy, could be an atopic allergy, could be a food allergy, could be fleas.........so many things it "could" be. Like Mel suggested - I would be off to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate&Zac Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks, I will take him to the vet ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Archie~ Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Sometimes when dogs are arthritic, they will lick their limbs or the area that hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malsam Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 do let us know what causes them...I have a list of explanation for that behaviour from my dogs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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