Guest suzye Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Popo is chewing on one toe on one hind leg. It's red and the fur is falling off. I don't see any reason why he started chewing it to begin with. Is there something I can spray on the toe that won't irritate it but will taste bad so he stops chewing? I can't stop him every minute and we know well most of these dogs take to foot-wrapping. If I can't stop this any other way I will have to get the e-collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 If he's chewing it, I'd check and see if there is something going on with the toe. You might have it checked. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Might be allergies, might be anything. You might have to have it checked. In the meantime, a toddler sock, and a bootie, if you have one, would get him away from the foot until you can get it checked. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4greytful Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Bitter apple spray - can get at PetSmart. Could be seasonal allergies, or a change in food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 He could have something in there, like a splinter...maybe you could soak it and see if that helps? Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I will try the bitter apple. There is no sore, so I don't think it would be easily harmed. The sock is not staying on well (even secured with a rubber band). The sock doesn't seem to be bothering him, but nearly every time I turn around it magically falls off! No change in food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 We're going to the vet tomorrow. I'm seeing a new one so this will be a good opportunity to meet him in non-crisis mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Bitter Apple is often recommended, rarely effective! I have never had any luck with any animal and Bitter Apple! They actually seem to enjoy the taste! Just an FYI. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'd be willing to try it (I'm sure it's cheap) but I didn't manage to get to the store. We're going to the vet tomorrow afternoon anyway. Maybe I will find out another time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Vets have something that's more effective than Bitter Apple (or its milder cousin, Bitter Yuck). I don't remember the name of it...just remember that my vet said to let him know if Sam messed with his staples last summer. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The vet said his toe and nail appear to be sound despite the evidence of chewing. He gave me some antibiotic, antifungal ointment and some "Yuck". Hope it helps. After a through exam he didn't find any sign of discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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