Itching? His diet hasn't changed

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Hello. I'm having a bit of trouble with my dog, Jules. He’s been chewing his front paw for a month now. I called the vet and he gave him a cortisone injection and then some tablets, but they don’t really seem to be working as he’s starting again. I’ve applied a flea and tick spray but it didn’t work for long. I'm at my wits' end. If you can give me any advice, I'd appreciate it. PS: Jules has very long hair.

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    • alexiaamber
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    Hi there, poor Jules. Even if his food hasn’t changed, the itching could be down to many other things: fleas/parasites, environmental allergies, or an irritation or infection on his paw. The fact that it’s starting up again despite the steroids means it’s definitely worth looking for the underlying cause rather than just treating the symptoms.

    With his long fur, I’d also have a close look between his toes and under his paw for any redness, small sores, grass seeds or lumps. Since it’s been going on for a month now, I’d head back to the vet and perhaps ask for a skin cytology or a scraping to check for parasites, yeast or bacteria.

    Best of luck to you both, I hope Jules feels sports games better soon!

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    Hello,

    If Jules has been gnawing at his paw for a month now despite the cortisone, it would be best to follow up with your vet rather than trying various different products. There are several possible causes (allergies, irritation, pain, an issue between the toes, parasites...), and the treatment will depend on the underlying cause.

    In the meantime, try to stop him from licking or chewing the area excessively to avoid making it worse, and keep an eye out for any redness, swelling, or sores. Another appointment will allow for a more precise look into what's causing it.

    Best regards,

    Victoire

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