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biting his toe or foot to scratch and has hair loss

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my dog has been biting his back hind leg and now the hair is gone by the big toe nail and it seems to be sensitive, what is it and what can i do for him?

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May 11 12:53 AM (1 minute and 26 seconds later)
         
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 How old is your dog? What breed? Has he ever had this problem before? Any lesions on this foot?

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May 11 12:58 AM (4 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr. Vamvakias's Post: 2years old, cocker & poodle mix no never
he doesnt seem to have any open wounds, he is bald in that area and wont let me touch it.
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May 11 1:04 AM (6 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
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 They commonly get nailbed/toenail type infections that can cause swelling and be painful. The infection can be mixed between bacterial and fungal...and much like us, nonresponsive to topicals and require oral medications. And as always, I feel a vet visit will yield the most affective medications.

IF you are reluctant to go to a vet.  For now you can start with diluted betadine soaks (drug store) it is brown and will stain the foot...you can ask for a chlorohexiderm solution that doesn't stain. Regardless of bacteria or fungal the solutions do help. You would soak the foot twice a day for about 5-7 minutes.  Dry well and you can purchase a topical antifungal spray or drops or cream.  Apply this for 2-3 days. If you don't see improvement you need to go to a vet.

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May 11 1:16 AM (12 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr. Vamvakias's Post: including hair loss on the foot?
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