One of my berner boys age 17 months, started biting his paws when he was
about 6
months. I thought it was the Frontline, but started experimenting, and
eliminated
Chicken and there has been a big improvement. I have learned to read all
labels, because
sometimes even a dog biscuit called
I do not think this is the case with your Berner, but just an FYI and
something to watch for: We had a large German Shepherd that began licking
and chewing on his feet. We thought diet at first. It turned out to be a
neurological/spinal problem. The foot licking was the first symptom.
Not
Hi,
German Shephards are known for having Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
I knew of a top performance Golden Retreiver who licked her legs raw. It
was a neurotic behaviour, she was so overtrained I doubt this bitch could
toilet without being commanded.
If a dog is licking the paws excessively the
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Jenni
I went thru this very same thing with Fulton, age 16 months several months ago. Watch
for infection here. Fulton licked his paws so much that the front paws got infected
neccessitating the need for strong anit biotics.
Good Luck
Esta Dalsass
NJ
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I am wondering if anyone has thoughts on paw licking.. My almost 2 year
old Berner boy is licking his paws (the underside on and around the pads)
most all of the time when he is laying down resting. At times he becomes
lame from all of his licking (lame only to the point of limping
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most all of the time when he is laying down resting. At times he becomes
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