re:lick granuloma

[Guest guest]

Laura-

Hopefully you found some natural solutions. This is a tough

condition to battle. I'm guessing it started with the arthtritis in

that joint and the licking began. It is said that the dog gets a

sort of endorphin rush after awhile from the licking. Not sure how

true that is but I haven't seen anything that works. The baby sock

idea is good if your dog doesn't chew it off. Personally, I would

stay away from Rimadyl. Your dog could have problems with it because

of his age. I work at a vet hospital and I'm not a big fan of it for

any more that a week at a time. Good luck with the herbs. Tea tree

oil is a good idea too, for healing.

 

Chris

[Guest guest]

My dog, who passed away at the age of 18 this past February, was on Rimadyl

for her arthritis for a long time. It helped her noticeably and she had no

ill effects from it. Some dogs are sensitive to it and it upsets their

stomach. Of course, if the dog should be on medication and what that

medication is,

is a question for your vet and you to resolve.

 

The dog definitely will chew off the sock, they are very persistent. You

need to be as persistent in putting it back on and re-wrapping it with tape.

The dog will eventually get the idea that you don't want him/her to chew or

lick there.

 

Exercise for the dog is very important. A good long walk will help the

arthritis and help get rid of pent up energy that may be going into this

licking.

 

The important thing is when you talk to your vet, don't let the vet stop at

addressing the symptom of licking, insist on trying to address the cause.

Vets, just like too many people doctors, tend to deal with symptoms and not with

the underlying problem.

 

Phil