Itching? His diet hasn't changed

Hi,

Rather than waiting on a vet who’ll charge you before they’ve even found a solution, I’d suggest inspecting the paw yourself and keeping an eye on it over several days + photos.

We haven’t got any photos: I assume there’s no wound or lesion?

If you have to shave the leg to inspect it properly, I wouldn’t hesitate.

If he’s licking or nibbling at it, there’s clearly a problem.

Personally, I use toothpaste when I want them to leave an area alone. Dogs hate the smell. Otherwise, you’ll need a bandage...

Fleas or parasites, environmental allergies, an infection or inflammation on his paw, or any number of other factors might be causing him itching, even if his diet hasn't changed. The fact that it's returning despite the steroids suggests that we should seek out the root reason instead of only treating the symptoms.

I would use his long hair to carefully examine the space between his toes and beneath his paw for any signs of redness, little sores, lumps, or grass seeds. Going back to the vet for a skin cytology or scraping to rule out parasites, yeast, or bacteria would be my next step since it's been going on for a month.

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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!

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