Kitten keeps licking paw?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 6:09 am
My kitten keeps licking his paw again and again and very frequently. It’s only ever the one paw and he never continously licks the other. It’s starting to look a bit sore and I was wondering if anyone else’s kitten had the same habbit and why he’s doing it? Any help?
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Check the paw to make sure that there’s no slivers, pebbles, etc. in the toe pads or between the toes. Make sure there’s no swelling, and keep an eye out for signs that your kitten is in pain when you touch the paw. If you’re sure the paw is not injured in any way, he may just be bored. Try to redirect his attention when he starts acting this way with toys or affection. If, however, you think he might be injured, it may be time to go to the vet.
Sometimes this habit is no more than a nuisance – like chewing one’s finger nails. But in other cases the web between the toes and the nail beds of the toes themselves become infected and swollen – sometimes to the extent that the pet walks painfully and the lesions bleed. Blood tests and general health examinations in these pets are usually normal. This condition is poorly understood but here are some possible causes:
Allergies to grasses, molds and pollen can be a common cause of this problem. That is why these pets often lick their paws soon after coming in from out of doors. Inhaled allergies (canine atopy) or topical allergies can sometimes be managed simply by reducing exposure to these allergens.
Another common cause of this problem is boredom. Grooming the paws is a normal canine and feline activity. But once the paws become swollen and inflamed the problem is self-perpetuating and grooming is carried to an extreme
Food Sensitivities:
A few dogs and cats lick their paws due to sensitivity to components of the food they eat. These are usually protein ingredients in their diets.
So get your pet checked by the vet and tell him about the problem.
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