bini Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 My Mac has started to lick the inside of his paw and on checking I found that some fur had matted and I cut it out, but he is still licking(chewing) the area and it's getting really raw!!! I have put some ointment on that has an anaesthetic in it and it tastes yuck (trust me I tried It :rolleyes: )! Now it seems a little infected and I put some disinfectant powder on the area(this is for humans actually...is that OK???) To add to my trouble he has started on one of his front paws now and he is chewing the front part...red raw also... Has anyone got any ideas about what could be going on??? He did this all before once and he turned out to get a skin infection all over him in the end. The vet gave him antibiotics and a special shampoo for this...could the infection be coming back...??? Please help if you have any ideas Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 It could be coming back but also it could be that he has had an allergic reaction to sometime maybe a plant or something in your garden. It could also be a stress thing. I'd take him back to the back to the vet. In the meantime there is a product called pad paint which is fantastic it probably won't stop him chewing but it will help with the sores and iritation in his paws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 It could be coming back but also it could be that he has had an allergic reaction to sometime maybe a plant or something in your garden. It could also be a stress thing.I'd take him back to the back to the vet. In the meantime there is a product called pad paint which is fantastic it probably won't stop him chewing but it will help with the sores and iritation in his paws. Thanks for that, will give it a go...Thought that I'd end up at the vet again...just can't stand when someting is wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffy-Lover Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) some human disinfectants and antiseptics are poison to dogs so i would be careful what you used on him. You need to get in and have a good look to see that there is no grass seed or splinter etc stuck in there. What you can try is soaking his foot in a diluted bucket of condies crystals (the purple crystals) and then dabbing his paw dry. Also there is a cream at the pet store that is in a white tub with green writing and it is a tea tree and cream antiseptic which i find works wonders on pretty much any time of cut, itch or whatever on my staffies. But if he hasn't stopped licking you might need a vet visit just to check nothing is in there. Good Luck ! Edited July 13, 2006 by Staffy-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 A plant called Wandering Jew (hope I have that right) caused this type of reaction with one of my former Collies. It's a fairly common creeper type plant. I can't recall what was used to treat the infection and it became a bit of a habit with my girl (the chewing part) even once the infection cleared up. Cheers, Corine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback ;) he doesn't seem to have aggravated it any further at this point, but I am worried that it could turn into a habit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 A plant called Wandering Jew (hope I have that right) caused this type of reaction with one of my former Collies. It's a fairly common creeper type plant. I can't recall what was used to treat the infection and it became a bit of a habit with my girl (the chewing part) even once the infection cleared up.Cheers, Corine I think it's called wandering DEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Nope it's called Wandering JEW The Jews wandered for a thousand years or whatever it was in the bible (not religious sorry) and the plant does the same thing, hence its name - it's a prolific groundcover and produces all types of allergy in dogs. If I was any good at this computer stuff, I'd provide a link. Sorry. Bini, you can try adding Apple Cider Vinegar to his water and also bathing his paws in it. I'd persist with the delicious( ) cream you've got as well. I would suggest taking your dawg to a Naturopath/Homeopath and treating the problem as a "whole dog" issue. The saliva is producing the red stain on his fur which is indicative of an underlying allergy to something. It could be something as simple as walking on cut grass (I've heard that some dogs react badly to this) or I too would suggest a grass seed or prickle but this should really only be a localised paw rather than all his feet. If there's a rash under his belly (or has been in the past), once again, I would suspect an allergy to something. Have you changed his food at all recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I agree it could be an allergy to something in the garden that seeds at this time of year. Also there are a lot of moulds around this time of year. If it hasn't spread past the feet it is most likely a contact allergy. Keep the feet very dry to prevent any yeast infections and cut out any long hair from between the pads if you have a long coated breed... The sooner you find what the cause is the better, as it can turn from being irritating into a habit if not treated... Ask the vet as many questions as you can about what the cause could be so that you can try and prevent it from happening again (very difficult if it is an inhalant allergy, less so if it is contact or food related...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 MMhhh "Wandering Jew" is that politically correct I haven't changed his food and he doesn't have a rash on his tummy( though he is low enough to the ground). Don't think that I have Wonderin Jew, as I ripped out all the weeds and stuff months ago Will give the apple cider thing a go though, am really trying not to run to the vet every 2 mins(as I do, cause I don't like the idea of my baby being uncomfortable), but he is going to be my financial downfall if he keeps it up Such a sensitive little popet Thanks heeps T-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I agree it could be an allergy to something in the garden that seeds at this time of year. Also there are a lot of moulds around this time of year. If it hasn't spread past the feet it is most likely a contact allergy. Keep the feet very dry to prevent any yeast infections and cut out any long hair from between the pads if you have a long coated breed...The sooner you find what the cause is the better, as it can turn from being irritating into a habit if not treated... Ask the vet as many questions as you can about what the cause could be so that you can try and prevent it from happening again (very difficult if it is an inhalant allergy, less so if it is contact or food related...) Makes sense, ta will TRY to cut the hair between the pads( if I can...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Paspalum grass can also cause allergic reactions in dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 [...Thought that I'd end up at the vet again...just can't stand when someting is wrong Why are you so reluctant to take him to the vet? I think that would be the sensible thing to do rather than play around with things/remedies that may make the situation worse. The longer you leave it the worse it may become. That would be because the vet has cost me $200 last month already...like I said, my Mac is a sensitive little popet That's why I am trying to sort it out myself if possible, if not a vet visit is definitely on the cards AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Bini, I'll swap vet bills with you. My bill amounted to over $4,500 last month. OOOhhhpsssss, ai no thanks I bet it was worth it though Hope your baby is OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Have you tried spraying Rennicks (spelling??) Bitter Apple on his feet? They don't like the taste of it and it usually stops them chewing themselves. Otherwise, put socks on him so he can't get at his feet. Edited to say - yes - take him to the vet to determine what is causing him to chew in the first place. Edited July 14, 2006 by Nobody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Has your Vet mentioned a condition called Atopic Dermatitis/Atopy? If not I would ask that it be considered. It is an allergic condition. Look it up on Google Having had a pup with it 2 years ago what you are describing is so indicative of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Has your Vet mentioned a condition called Atopic Dermatitis/Atopy? If not I would ask that it be considered.It is an allergic condition. Look it up on Google Having had a pup with it 2 years ago what you are describing is so indicative of it. Thanks, will look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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