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Problem with hair loss on paws

  • 07-01-2016 9:06am
    #1
    shortys94
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    Hey all,

    About a month or so ago I put our dogs in kennels for a few days. Usually very good service. Anyhow upon picking them up of them had hair loss on the tops of her paws and is now constantly licking the tops of her paws where this loss is appearing.

    We don't seem to find any bugs or anything in their beds, not sure what it is. She is quite old, about 11 years old maybe older.

    Find pics attached,

    Any help would be very much appreciated


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  • #2
    shortys94
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    1st Image re-attached


  • #3
    cocker5
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    It could be a few things:

    Have you changed her food? sometime skin issues are food related, now i know you said it started while in kennels... did they feed her her normal food or other food

    Could be mites? (so small you can see them)

    Could be an allergic reaction

    have you brought her to the Vet?


  • #4
    shortys94
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    Yes bought to vet, put a cone on her for now to stop the licking. Hopefully it resolves itself, if not another trip to the vet!!

    Thanks for the suggestions though, we usually give the kennels food as she prefers a certain type :)


  • #5
    cocker5
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    shortys94 wrote: »
    Yes bought to vet, put a cone on her for now to stop the licking. Hopefully it resolves itself, if not another trip to the vet!!

    Thanks for the suggestions though, we usually give the kennels food as she prefers a certain type :)

    if she has a cone you could trying rubbing a little oil (coconut) on the area - this may help sooth and replenish the area


  • #6
    shortys94
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    Ah thanks. Quick query, could the heat have something to do with the issue? We keep the dogs indoors.... border collies


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  • #7
    VonVix
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    On top of what has been said here, it could be lick granuloma, which can happen when a dog is stressed/anxious. There's a whole array of things it could be, taking him to the vet would be the best thing, you need someone qualified to see it in person.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #8
    cocker5
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    shortys94 wrote: »
    Ah thanks. Quick query, could the heat have something to do with the issue? We keep the dogs indoors.... border collies

    Nah i doubt the heat has anything to do with it... my cocker is indoor 99% of the time only goes out for a wee and walks - plus he sleeps beside a radiator etc and he's grand

    its an infection, allergic reaction of some sort. Hope they feel better soon


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