My dog constantly chews on her legs. Why does she continue to do this? Is there anything we can do to get her to stop?

because it can

Its hungry?

Maybe something is irritating the skin. If it's serious enough, you might need to put a cone on it's collar so it won't be able to. just check this with your vet first. im no pro but i've seen some of these problems before.

What breed is she? Certain breeds have allergies to food, pollen, and dust. Is she on a good flea medication program like Frontline Plus?

Try washing her legs with an antibacterial soap and make sure you rinse it out real well and then gently dry them off, if something is irritating her skin. I would definitely have her checked out by your vet to voice your concern.

hrmm..... have you talked to your dogs veternarian about the issue? they could problly help you figure out whats going on with your dog. my best guess would be fleez.

I'd suspect allergies....however, it could also be from boredom. Is he/she getting lots of excersize, play time? Some dogs will chew on themselves if they have no other outlet.

I'd suspect allergies....however, it could also be from boredom. Is he/she getting lots of excersize, play time? Some dogs will chew on themselves if they have no other outlet for their energy.

"chicken legs" lolz sorry haha maybe shes hungry? or like u know when they keep following their tail? i heard u can put something like what other dog owners use on furnitue to stop dogs from biting them. probably an icky tasting solution of some sort

Hi, my sister is a vet and she told me of a very rare disease that dogs can get called Legbitearioutous. Dogs commonly do this when their a full grown dog. Dogs can't die from this but they ca get their flesh ripped of

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.

Because it is either itching or hurting.

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

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!!!

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

take to the vetbecause he files

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...

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.

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!

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