Why does my Bassett Hound keep licking the middle if his paw all the time?
By Dympna
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Either boredom or allergies, it can be contact (grass etc.) or inhalant. I wouldn't be surprised if he had ear problems too, it's inherent for Bassetts. I say boredom as well because sometimes these dogs are too smart for their own good and if they aren't kept busy, they find other outlets.
Sometimes dogs do this as a response to anxiety. Be sure you dog gets enough exercise and affection from you. If there are situations in the home that cause anxiety, do something about them.
The other thing to consider is food allergies. Try different hypoallergenic diets to see if it will improve things. Good luck.
My Pitt started doing the same thing to himself this year. To the point he started limping shortly after we started our daily walks. The get said due to the mild winter here in Oregon, the pollen was unusually high, causing his itching. The Benadryl spray didn't seem to work as well as the perception spray given by the vet. Now what DeOhGee starts to itch, I just ask if he wants his medicine and he stops immediately and waits for me to spray his feet.
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