*Our big Lab did this at the base of his tail so husband took her to vet who said it was caused by some kind of irritant--gave the dog a shot and no more problem--new hair has grown in.* *Ann * On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:26 PM, ma_gene_mom <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Anyone ever run into this??? > > I have a male LH who seems to like to nibble at the base of his tail, he > isn't damaging the skin just giving himself a crewcut on his butt. I have > bathed him thinking the skin was the issue, he has no > parasites/fleas/mites.....I tried spraying no chew, he seemed to chew > more....so I am now using a product my sister uses on her dogs and horses > that her holistic vet gave her, its a heavy skin cream [all natural] which > seems to have stopped his nibbling. > > Food has not changed, I just would love to figure the trigger? > He is happy, loveable, and loves playing with his sister but seems when she > is napping he is nibbling.... > > They have chew toys, other toys.... > > Anyone ever run into this before?? > > Thank you > Elaine > > > -- Ann
