Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 9/20/2006

Question
My Italian Greyhound keeps biting his feet and the hair is almost gone on his back feet. Whate can I do about this?

Answer
When dogs bite at their feet, this is most often some type of allergy to something that they are contacting, like grass or anything in the carpeting.  You can rinse the feet off daily, but if the allergic reaction is going on to make the feet itchy, you may need your vet to put your dog on some steroids to relieve the itching.