Dog keeps licking his hind legs

[jk6140]

Just like the title says he wont stop. The hair is starting to get thin in spots. There are no sores or wounds. He is doing it on both sides. I am always checking him for ticks. I have moved him to a differnt kennel. None of my other dogs have this problem. Even his ex kenel mate @ the time had no issue w/ it. It has not been extremely hot this year and I did not have this problem last year. Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[reddog1]

sounds like boredum, when was the last time you ran him.

[jk6140]

Boredom? Whats your deal? I just had them out yesterday.

[TC]

Sounds like he may have a pinched nerve. Where his legs feel like they are asleep and tingle.. He could be showing signs of a pinched sciatic nerve.

TC did you mean a pinched sciatica nerve? That could definitely cause tingling in hip/legs.

Yup thats What i meant thanks for the catch i Didnt mean the Dog Was Psychotic although the last time I pinched my Sciatic nerve it about made me psycho!!!!!!!

[reddog1]

It was just a question, nothing was meant by it. I agree with tc, it sounds like a pinched nerve.

[S.R.Patch]

Some problems work from the inside/out and may not be seen. I'm sure my old friend Roy Clinkard would say, give him a dusting of Flower of Sulfur, an he'll get right in a few days. Sulfur heals many skin ailments and is a great blood purifier, like hives, some things irritate just under the skin...

[WV Jaz]

TC did you mean a pinched sciatica nerve? That could definately cause tingling in hip/legs.
jk, you can check for that by gently examining his vertebrae one at a time especially near the end of his spine/hip area, if there is a problem he should react to having that area touched.

[jk6140]

I will give him a check tonight when I feed him. I have still been running him. I have not seen any sign of pain. Should I not be running him? I wouldnt want to hrt him even more.

[JUDE]

jk6140 , I personally think you were rude to Reddog1 as I seriously doubt
he was doing anything except trying to be helpful .

I've been told Ivomec would take care of skin irritations sometimes
too but not positive . A good malethon / kennel dip wouldn't hurt .

Goodluck ,

[jk6140]

I may have been a little rude. The way I took it seemed as though he thought I never took my dogs running. I dont know, it just sounded bad. If I misunderstood..........I'm sorry. I'm not trying to get into a pissing match.

I appreciate all the input. Holpefully I will be able to get this problem resolved before hunting season. Again thanks alot......

[JUDE]

I wish you good luck with it . Please let us know how
it turns out .

ps. S.R. Patch is a very knowledgable (spelling?) person when it comes
to taking care of hounds .

.

[reddog1]

Jk6140, I was not offended by your comment, I know a few guys here in Mi. that won't run there hounds when it's hot and some of their dogs lick their legs and paws out of boredom and they get sores. I probably would have taken my comment the same way.

[jk6140]

Checked my dogs back like you described and showed no sign of any pain. I am thinking that he may have some sort of skin irritation. I have noticed a little bit of dry skin in the area he is licking. I am thinking of doing a kennel dip. What kind/brand would you suggest? Any other suggestions?

[Joeyman]

what if you were to wash him with some good dog shampoo with warm water. Massage the area he keeps licking with warm water and shampoo. It's worth a shot and won't cost that much.