In the Kitchen
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Help! I have only one dog at present, and he is forever licking his paws. When I break down and go to the vet he gives steroid injection that calms the dog down for while but two weeks later, he is at is again. Not getting any peace. I try to ignore him and figure eventually he will q uit has been going on for more than 5 years I know. I have heard and read every reason why he does this. Grass, food, breed, e tc.
I am really at a loss but steroids are not good for anyone on regular routine. One of the vets t ook some kind of tests for him and found out his liver has been affect ed and she suspect ed steroids. She also recommended SamE. This is supposedly for humans and haven't given it a try which I am going to do. He is also getting cataracts. Seems their lives are so short when they have physical problems. Losing a dog due to some kind of disease or otherwise makes one so depressed.
Right now he is at it again licking his paws so they swell up and can hardly walk on them. I have tried bathing his paws when he comes in from outside but no help. The food theory was a disaster. didn't want to eat it. Like a child you want to tell him it is supposed to be good for them but if they won't eat it, what can you do?
Thanks for underst anding and hope your pets all stay healthy. This one is lonely since his last friend was put to sleep. Doesn't bark much anymore.
I am really at a loss but steroids are not good for anyone on regular routine. One of the vets t ook some kind of tests for him and found out his liver has been affect ed and she suspect ed steroids. She also recommended SamE. This is supposedly for humans and haven't given it a try which I am going to do. He is also getting cataracts. Seems their lives are so short when they have physical problems. Losing a dog due to some kind of disease or otherwise makes one so depressed.
Right now he is at it again licking his paws so they swell up and can hardly walk on them. I have tried bathing his paws when he comes in from outside but no help. The food theory was a disaster. didn't want to eat it. Like a child you want to tell him it is supposed to be good for them but if they won't eat it, what can you do?
Thanks for underst anding and hope your pets all stay healthy. This one is lonely since his last friend was put to sleep. Doesn't bark much anymore.