[nagdu] Licking Her Feet

[Julie J.]

Hannah,

Did she happen to start licking her feet right after she was at the 
groomers?  It could be a sensitivity to the shampoo or other products 
they used.  Or the clipping may have very slightly irritated her skin so 
that it itches.  Or perhaps she just likes the feel of the newly clipped 
fur?  Honestly unless she is licking all the time or nearly so and 
causing her skin to become irritated, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

What about giving her a chew toy when she starts licking?  Do you think 
that might distract her from the licking?

HTH
Julie
On 8/18/2012 1:19 AM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
> I'm hesitant about giving her things that would prevent her from licking her
> feet because she has such a sensitive tummy.
> She had a bath a couple of days ago so there won't be much to lick off.
> Maybe she stepped in something a while back and still thinks it's their?
> She seems to do this when she's lying down, but I'm hoping she's not doing
> it because of boredom since she gets a lot of walking in during the day..
>
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> Feet licking can also be from stress or something tasty on her feet in
> addition to the already mentioned boredom or allergies.
>
> Has she stepped in anything that may have gotten on her feet that might
> taste good to her?  Have you tried washing her lower legs?  That may help if
> it's an allergy too.
>
> In what situations does she most often lick?  At home? in restaurants?
> in meetings?  around other dogs?  If it's behavioral paying attention to the
> environment may help you to figure out if it's boredom or stress.
> Or maybe it's stress from boredom?  *smile* Exercise can help with either as
> could fun games or obedience.
>
> I don't know as much about allergies.  Does she have any other symptoms?
> Licking other places?  Scratching?  Watery eyes?  Dry skin or changes in
> coat?  Is there a different smell to her skin?
>
> I'm not asking you to answer any of these questions.  I'm just tossing it
> out as food for thought so you can dig deeper and get to the root of the
> problem, if there is a problem.  I think just about every dog I've had has
> licked their feet or nether parts from time to time.  Generally I ignore it,
> unless I notice other symptoms.
>
> Good luck!
> Julie
>
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