Relieving a Dog's Itchy Feet
By SeniorOkie from Del City, OK
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I've read where dogs with food allergies chew on their feet. I spray a hypoallergenic conditioner on my boxer's feet to stop him from chewing.
Post by BrutuScarlet13
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Again thanks to everyone who responded to my request for help with my pooches itching feet. This may be a bit deep but does anyone know what one might do to prevent this from happening in the future? Thanks again.
Post by SeniorOkie
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I do not use any chemicals in my yard. I think that is what killed one of my dogs a few yeas ago. I try to keep most of the weeds chopped down and mow the rest. My wife and I are not into much of the chemical thing for cleaning house, so I hope the suggestions you folks have given me work. Thanks again
Post by SeniorOkie
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I want thank everyone who has responded to my request for help with itchy feet. It seems that the Tea Tree Oil is pretty popular so I will try it first. Again I thank you and my Pooch Lil Bear thanks you too. SeniorOkie
Post by SeniorOkie
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We had a bassett hound that had a ragweed allergy. She got benedryl, prednisone (vet's prescription) and got a bath once a week with special shampoo. This helped her a lot, but her allergies kept getting worse and worse every year we had her.
Post by jahummell
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Try to massage them with olive oil to relieve the itch. It will not harm the poor baby if he licks any off, but it will calm the itch. I agree it sounds like something he is walking across that is the root of his problem. When I mop I use hot water and a few drops of lavender oil. I run a small rescue that is funded only by my ssd, so I can't afford high priced stuff anyway. But this works and makes your home smell good as well. Debbie
Post by dcsprsmm
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I've read that spraying diluted organic apple cider vinegar on animals' itchy/chewy "hot spots" will sooth.
Also, what others have said about changes in cleansers & chemicals is true. Allergies could be a cause too, like grass for instance. Dogs can be allergic (or become allergic as they age) to grass.
My sister's dog Storm was miserable most of her life, until they moved into their 3rd home that in a deserty area with no grass in the yard. After spending thousands & thousands of dollars on vet bills & meds that didn't work, after they moved into their new home Storm's skin & itch cleared right up!
My teen daughter walks dogs for spending money, and there is one dog named Freak who has to have his paws spritzed with water and wiped off immediately after coming back from walks because otherwise he will chew his toes to shreds. Grass allergy.
Post by BethGould
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Well, I definitely agree about the tea tree oil and also watching out for cleaners on the floor, etc. I have heard some pretty bad things about some of the Swiffer chemicals, etc. Also, when my Dobie has had hot spots that he chews on, it's because he's eating food with corn in it, or he needed to be wormed.
Another thing I just found was a natural herbal drop with yucca in it that's an anti-inflammatory for pets that lots of people said really helped, but I would try eliminating some of the possible causes first. Dandelion root capsules sprinkled in the food will help remove toxins from the system of most anything (human or animal) and is readily eaten. Good luck!
Post by Gina J.
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Try to find out what is the cause of the itching and remove the cause. Is he walking on something that he is allergic to? Have you used chemicals on your lawn or used a different cleaning solution on the flooring in your home? Otherwise, I am thinking it might be a fungus on his feet, like humans get. Ask your vet. good luck.
Post by Carol in PA
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Another besides tea tree oil for the feet is athlete's foot spray in a pinch since it may take a few days to purchase tt oil. Willard's water (best is WW xxx) . By mouth and on irritations. Cures hot spots. Get rid of Dolly's fleas, dry borax the carpets. Homeo vet for nosodes. No Pharma vaccines.
Post by muttmom
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Tea tree oil is the magic of all first aid treatments. Apply to any itch, bite, scratch, cut or abrasion, on human or dog and it will work. It is the very best antiseptic available, has no side effects and is completely safe. Apply to the dogs feet to help the itch and also to help heal what ever is bothering the feet. Perhaps he's picked up some kind of fungus or other contact dermatitis.
Giving the poor doggy prednazone without even knowing what's wrong is just not right. Tea tree oil will clean any infection while healing. I've used it for flea bites, to get rid of fleas, and ring worm one of my dogs got one very hot and dry summer. Works like a charm. You've nothing to loose by trying it and your doggy will be very grateful. Not only will it heal the paws, he won't like the smell that well so won't lick it off either. As for yourself, tea tree oil works like magic on those nasty kitchen burns we all give ourselves. I haven't been without this bottle of magic for years.
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