Guest Timo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 This has happened twice, about a month apart. All of a sudden out of nowhere,Ttimo starts frantically chewing on his foot/toe, squealing as he's doing it. The second time was this morning. He looked like he was trying to pull off one of his toes, like there was a demon inside! And, he acted OCD about it. We tried to distract him, and he allowed a few treat distractions, but then he went right back to it. It seems that it might be nerve pain, massive itch, or a cramp? This lasted for a few minutes... And then he's back to normal. No limping. Just wondering what it could be and if anyone else has had this experience. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Wendy has done this to her thigh on occasion but without the squealing. It's very funny to watch and disturbing at the same time. I have no idea what causes this. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 If it's anything like happens to me sometimes while driving when a finger tendon gets locked straight in its sheath, I don't blame Timo for having a go at it! It's an arthritic condition. Recommend the usual things like fish oil, vitamin E, glucosamine etc. Dogs actually can get a kind of Gout too and it may be a wake-up call for kidney issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacks_Human Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 It could be an itch, a random cramp, or whatever. If it's anything like happens to me sometimes while driving when a finger tendon gets locked straight in its sheath, I don't blame Timo for having a go at it! It's an arthritic condition. Recommend the usual things like fish oil, vitamin E, glucosamine etc.Dogs actually can get a kind of Gout too and it may be a wake-up call for kidney issues. Also this-- some kidney issues can mean excessive flushing of salts, which means obnoxious muscle cramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks! He currently gets fish oil and glucosamine with his meals. Maybe I should up his dosage? I felt so bad for him when it was happening. He was really frantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Had he had bloodwork done recently? All my pups have bloodwork done annually to keep good track of things. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Sounds like cramp to me. If you've ever had one of those toe cramps where they go rigid you'll know you can't think of anything else until it stops! You could try doing what I do with toe cramps; push into an exaggerated flexion, and release, then an extension and release. For a dog you'd curl the toes downwards firmly, hold for a few seconds, and release, then push firmly up against the bottom of the toe pads so that the toes are extended upwards as far as is comfortable, hold for a few seconds, then release. For people it can work like magic. Others swear by standing on a cold floor. Edited February 10, 2013 by silverfish Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Boon has done this over the years. We could never find anything wrong, so we think it's either a cramp or his leg fell asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks for the input. I figured it was something like a cramp, but it was disturbing to see him in such distress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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