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Monday, November 2, 2015

Mischief Monday - Lick, Lick, Lick

This weeks mischief goes to Mr. Phod. On Friday we noticed he was obsessively licking the inside of his right back leg. He licked it so much it was red and he was creating a hot spot. We can't be sure the area wasn't irritated in the bush, but we didn't see any cut or scrap.

I knew we had some dog creams that may help relieve the discomfort and get him to stop licking. Cream one had gone mouldy. It was super gross! Cream 2 was fine (fortunately). While he didn't like me putting it on, it seemed to help.

Saturday it looked better and he was licking less. We put a warm compress on it to help.  Yesterday, the bright red spot was completely gone, although Man did catch him licking it and told him no licking.

Phod, while co-operative, doesn't enjoy any type of medical treatment. If he thinks it is coming, he just slowly walks away. When you tell him to stop and he has to, he is unhappy, but doesn't resist.

All of this has Phod feeling pretty sorry for himself. This picture was taken after I went to check the spot.  Let's hope it is gone for good!


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27 comments:

  1. CowspotdogNovember 2, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    he sounds like Mr Reilly - he hates anything that he thinks will slow him down

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  2. JulieNovember 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Awww, that does look a very sad face Phod, cheer up handsome fella, Mom is only trying to helps you
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. My Mind's EyeNovember 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Phod darling my mom is the world's worse about that kinda thing too. I keep telling her looking and worry and watching is just crazy!! BUT truth be told we are lucky to have such good peeps!!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  4. Samantha November 2, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Aw pouting!! Cheer up.

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  5. Sheltie TimesNovember 2, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Bailey can be a bit OCD when it comes to hot spots. He just can't leave them alone. Hope he feels better soon.

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  6. Lassiter Chase and BenjaminNovember 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    We hope that spot is better today.

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  7. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Phod really does look down in the dumps. He'll forget all about it once the spot is gone :)

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  8. Matilda the BoxerNovember 2, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Aww, poor Phod! I hope you're feeling better soon.

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  9. Matilda the BoxerNovember 2, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Aww, poor Phod! I hope you're feeling better soon.

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  10. easyweimaranerNovember 2, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Phod I hope it heals up quickly... I made the same face like you as they cleaned my teeth and my ears on sunday... imagine that... the ears AND the ears... scandalous

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  11. C.L.W.STEPNovember 2, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    We hope Phod feels all better soon. Joey dog likes to lick his feet a lot. It usually means he's eaten something he's allergic to.

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  12. MurphyNovember 2, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    We hope it clears up into "nothing"!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  13. Yamini MacLeanNovember 2, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Hari OM
    Awww Phod-kins.. it'll be better soon! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  14. stellaroselongNovember 2, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Oh buddy I hope you heal up real quickly ...mom was reading a doggy book over the weekend and it talked about things we clean our houses wif, and how that can affect us doggies itching, mom cleans our floors a lot with different cleaners, and she is wondering if that is why Maggie always bites on her feets..........she is switching to generation seven items. stella rose

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  15. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 2, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    We hope it's gone soon too. We don't like medical stuff either, so we feel your pain, Phod.

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  16. Idaho PugRanchNovember 2, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Glad it seems to be cleared up. We are not fans of med treatments either. I always play catch me if you can - Bailey and Hazel can't run as fast anymore!
    hugs
    Mabel
    Bailey & Hazel too

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  17. zoepheedogsNovember 2, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Awe poor Phod! Itchy skin is no fun! Zoe is the same way if you tell her not to lick something.

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  18. SullyNovember 2, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Aww are you having a pity party, Phod? I hope things start to brighten up for you buddy.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  19. Kinley WestieNovember 2, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Hope da spot are gone for good!

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  20. The Adventures of the LLB GangNovember 2, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Poor Phod....we hope all stays red free!! Arty is a sneaky licker, I wish he was a bit like Phod and would stop for good when I told him to :-).

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  21. Dachshund NolaNovember 2, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Poor guy! Hope he's feeling better. I cannot stand the sound of a dog licking. It drives me bonkers. :p

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  22. Jackie BouchardNovember 2, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Oh, poor, sweet, pathetic Phod! Hope he's all better now!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 3, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Oh no!!!! Well, let's hope that cream does the trick....have to admit Mr. Phod looks a bit MIFFED and maybe even a little bit DEPRESSED over the whole thing!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  24. Jan KNovember 3, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    I think we've had this type of thing, obsessive licking of an area, with every one of our dogs! And we've never been able to figure out a cause yet. Luckily they have healed up without trips to the vet (knock wood).

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  25. Marty the ManxNovember 3, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    OMC he is having the self pitty party isn't he :)

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  26. UnknownNovember 4, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Hope it's all cleared up now!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  27. JacobiNovember 5, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Dear Handsome Phod,

    Why do the people not let us lick when clearly we need to lick?

    Cobi

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