What ointment is best for my dog who is licking his paws?

Answer by  DevoutCatalyst (441)

Licking of paws means 1 of 2 things. 1. Something is stuck in their paw. Burrs are a common nuisance and left untreated will eventually infect and swell the paw. This means vet. 2. Allergy, less likely but also means vet. Either way time to drag fido to the vets.

Answer by  worker13 (15)

Try to put a bactroban ointment into your dog's paw to stop him from licking. The dog might suffer a painful reaction into his paws maybe due to a short cutting of his nails. It is an anti bacterial ointment which help the paws protect from any infection that might occur due to licking that might invite infectious bacteria.

Answer by  ez (187)

First, take your dog to your veterinarian to discover the cause of the paw licking. Hypothyroidism and skin allergies can cause paw licking and need to be treated. For non-health-related paw licking bitter tasting ointments/sprays such as Bitter Apple can be tried. This non-toxic product is applied directly to the paws to discourage licking.

Answer by  Anonymous

I agree Dermapaw is the best. It worked for my boxer in four or five days after trying everything else for almost three years. Awesome stuff!

Answer by  Fishtales (373)

The best ointment for a dog who is licking his paws is bitter apple. Bitter apple is a spray that tastes very bad and your dog will stop licking his paws.

Answer by  salina (943)

Licking of paws is associated with allergies. Try spraying some bitter apple spray to detour him from licking OR Dermapaw ointment.

Answer by  sherry (211)

well you can use several different one use cocoa butter and beewax that way these will not harm the dog if they lick it off

Answer by  whoareyou (3483)

Consult your vet, as constant paw licking can be a sign of foot fungus and other issues. Soaking each paw in distilled white vinegar will help kill bacteria, and help prevent continual licking.