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Question by suzan
Submitted on 7/23/2003
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please help my dog constantly licks and licks sometimes for hours how can i stop or diminish this behavior?

Answer by Minnesota
Submitted on 9/4/2003
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One of my Cairns also licks for hours, she licks paws or just generally in the air. She also does "flycatching", any answers would be appreciated.

Answer by lou
Submitted on 4/21/2004
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When a cairn's feet get wet, they are prone to infection. They lick their paws because they are itchy or irritated and it temporarily relieves them, but only makes the irritation worsen. I read somewhere to prevent this always keep the cairn's feet dry, and when they do get infected there is a mixture you can make to soak their feet in that will provide relief. I don't remember exactly whats in it, but i'm sure you could find it with a little research. good luck

Answer by Minnie
Submitted on 11/22/2004
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Answer by porcia
Submitted on 12/7/2005
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my dog will lick for hours to. and go fly swatting. i believe it is normal you know. because i wondered why he eats fly and that sort of stuff. When my dog licked for ages at his paw. he had a problem with his paw that is nail came of because it helped him with the pain but that was because he caught it.i doubt that with yours. also when he licked the hair etc. it was just for an itch or uncomfortable hair. don't worry about!

Answer by p5i1TW9P3L
Submitted on 2/18/2006
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Answer by sam azing
Submitted on 11/9/2006
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if your dog is licking your paws it could be either something as serious as cancer. or something simple as a bug bite. my dog had the same problem. she just had to wear an eliabethan collar for 2 weeks.

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