My dog is chewing her footpads raw and can't walk. What's wrong?

First thing you need to do is to buy her a cone collar to stop her from licking/chewing at the feet. The collar must be long enough to go past the end of her nose or she will still be able to lick. She must wear it 24/7 until the feet are healed. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ecollars/well-and-good-e-collar ) You can also apply this spray 2-3 times per day. I believe you can buy both the Collar and the medication at your local Petco. If there is no improvement after 5-7 days then you need to get her to the vet for an exam.

Poor Lola! If she is not getting better, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian again. It’s possible she has skin mites or a yeast infection in the foot and the doctor may need to do a basic diagnostic test. Keeping the foot covered can actually increase the risk for infection. It is better to let the air get to the area. To keep her from licking the foot, have Lola wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. Starting her on an omega-3 fatty acid supplement for dogs may also help. Lastly, if the problem continues, it could be related to allergies or an endocrine disease. I hope this helps please feel to post any additional questions.

This sounds like pododermatitis. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pododermatitis-in-dogs ) The first thing you need to do is stop him from licking. No matter what you use to treat him with, this will not resolve as long as he continues licking. You will need to get him an Elizabethan (cone) collar until the feet are healed. I suggest you try these medicated wipes. If no improvement after treating for 10 days or so then he needs to go back to the vet for some testing. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx?SearchTerm=duoxo%20pad+Auto )

There are multiple reasons why Rocky may be mutilating his hands. The most likely cause is an allergy. Often allergies manifest first with chewing on the feet and legs. Sometimes the clinical signs associated with an exposure can be reduced with medical therapy, which includes the use of a variety of different medications. If we think we can figure out what he may be allergic too, removal of the allergen would be in his best interest. I would also recommend placing an elizabethan collar on Rocky to prevent him from continuing to hurt himself. He won't like it, obviously, but it is in his own best interest and health. Lastly, there are allergy tests that can be performed to rule in / out the most common allergic causes. If allergies are not the cause, skin testing would be required to investigate the issue in more detail. In terms of treating wounds at home, keeping them clean is a great idea. I would use something like dilute chlorhexidine or betadine solution as a cleanser. You can also apply ointments that have antibiotics / steroid creams. If you go this route however, be sure that he is wearing the collar I mentioned earlier to prevent him from licking the salve off his hands. Hope this makes sense.

It appears that Roxie either has a cut on her paw pad or has licked her paw raw. It is possible she is licking her paw secondary to trauma, allergies or even infection. I would recommend taking her to a vet to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. If the paw if infected she might need antibiotics. I would recommend placing her in a cone around her neck to help prevent the licking. You can try an over the counter anti histamine to help with the itchy but that will not resolve an infection.

I would recommend that you have Pepper checked out by a vet. The area you circled looks very irritated, and the slight staining of the hair around it may indicate that she has a yeast infection. You can continue the Polysporin ointment twice a day. No peroxide or alcohol. She may need to wear booties if she goes out in wet grass or dirt. Unfortunately, she will need to wear the e-collar until it is completely healed to prevent infection and decreased healing time. Paw pads can take 3-6 weeks to completely heal :(

Hello, I'm sorry to hear this about Juno. I think allergies are a really good rule out in this case, whether to food or environment. An extremely strict hypoallergenic food trial carried out for a minimum of eight weeks (ideally twelve) would rule out a food related problem. Environmental allergies to things like pollens, grasses, dust, etc may be more responsive to systemic allergy medications (oral tablets like Apoquel or injectable Cytopoint) or topical therapies like regular paw cleanings with medicated shampoos and mousses. Wiping down her paws after going outdoors with a clean damp cloth or hypoallergenic baby wipe may help as well. Due to the location of the sores on the paw pads themselves, auto immune disease could be possible though less common. A deep biopsy may be needed for diagnosis- a consult and diagnostics with an internal medicine specialist or dermatology specialist may be good next steps for working this up if your general practitioner veterinarian feels that allergy treatments have been exhausted. I hope this is helpful. Best of luck getting answers and relief for Juno.