{"id":3868,"date":"2021-12-21T06:56:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpundit.com\/?p=3868"},"modified":"2021-12-21T06:56:12","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:12","slug":"help-for-itchy-dog-gnawing-on-paws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathyrosenthal.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/help-for-itchy-dog-gnawing-on-paws\/","title":{"rendered":"Help for itchy dog gnawing on paws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Cathy,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My ten-year-old dog gnaws occasionally on places on his front legs that end up looking bare of hair and inflamed. How do I treat that? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ann Railsback Pitts, Moyock, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ann,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs chew on themselves because they itch, either from fleas, allergies, or even a habit formed by anxiety or boredom. That means flea preventatives, and allergy and anxiety medications can help some dogs. But dogs itch so much, there is now a new monthly- injectable that stops their itch for up to a month. Talk to your veterinarian about it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the reason, you will need to treat the hot spots \u2013 the irritated skin lesions that result from repetitive biting, chewing, licking and scratching. You can find hydrocortisone sprays and other healing creams online and at pet stores. If that doesn\u2019t work, your veterinarian can prescribe something stronger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:cathy@petpundit.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cathy@petpundit.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Please include your name, city, and state. 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