[searchpup]

Sometimes this behavior becomes compulsive and they can't stop even though there is no physical problem. This can lead to wounds called lick granulomas.My Golden mix is currently recovering from one. The vet put her on a 10 day cycle of antibiotics and she's wearing an E-collar (one of those plastic collars that keep them from being able to lick/chew on their legs or belly). She has been wearing this for about 2 weeks and the wound is almost gone.

[big_red_34d]

Because it is either itching or hurting.

[Bo Darville]

Because if she chewed on your legs you would probably beat the hell out of her.

[stickytack77]

I think she has fleas. I know there is a shampoo for fleas. so go to your local pet store , i bet they have it thank you for listening!!!

[colemansbluff]

bored, does she have a rash? my dog licks the air like a snake. He is a retard. Could be a nervous tick, but go to the vet

[TWEETY BRID]

take to the vetbecause he files

[butterflychampain]

well first off everyone is saying allergies but that is more if she is chewing her FEET not her LEG....if you don't have flea control on her GET IT its the season for them......but if she is only chewing one spot on her leg and consistently chewing that spot its most likely not fleas or allergies....its more likely to be scabies....yes dogs get them and you need a vet prescription to treat it....it is past dog to dog and I'm not sure but someone told me people can get it from dogs but i don't know about cats...

[Eartha Q]

Well, you have to rule out the common things like fleas and allergies. Believe it or not, some dogs have allergies to ordinary things like grass. If its one of those, after a flea bath the Advantage works great. For the allergies you will need to see the vet for treatment.Check her skin thoroughly..any small moles or growths where she is licking? Dogs often lick a spot like that. If so, the vet can remove them and that usually stops the licking behavior.You can try some "bitter apple" spray (found in pet shops) it's terrible so it will discourage your dog as long as it lasts.

[thecat_didit]

Chewing on the legs or paws is a sign of an allergic reaction. Check what the pup has been eating lately or been into. My dog for instance is allergic to wheat and breads. Good Luck!

[Danielle r]

it is because she has fleas she will bite and itch her self in fact she'll do anything to get the fleas off so that is what she does to get the fleas off if you want her to stop you need to get frontline so that the fleas will die and she will stop doing that or then she might get an infection and her skin might turn red