Guest Rogersmom Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Roger is licking his back feet and has licked the hair off two of the knuckles. This is only on his back feet. I am not sure why this is happening. If it were an allergy I would think that he would be itchy all over. If it were due to an insect bite, I would not expect the same thing on both back feet. I gave him a benydrl which seemed to help for awhile but I am not sure as I was not home during its effective time. Any help here? If needed, I can take a picture and post it. Thanks for any help you can give. Liz and Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 When Batman had an allergic reaction, it was just *one* back foot -- the one he could get to easiest. If you looked really closely, you could see a little redness on his other feet. So, wouldn't rule out allergies for your boy. If this just started and nothing in his food has changed, might try rinsing off his feet very well when he comes in from outside. Could be there is something in the environment that bothers him this time of year. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Yep! vote with Batmom, dogs like people can develop and allergie to something that never bothered them before, even food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Another vote not to rule out allergies. And just a note on Benadryl, many of us under dose it. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Yet another vote for allergies. Oakly just has a spot on his tail, he licks constantly, especially this time of year. If the Benedryl isn't working, I'd ask the vet what he/she recommend. Good Luck! Allergies stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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