Dukey

Question
Hi,,my boxer "Duke",..eats away at his feet and now he has raw rash,I've tried different meds,,but i cant help him,,can you? I've tried benadryl,,some powdered stuff that looks like gravy when added to food,nothing works,,help

Answer
Hi Debra,
It sounds to me like he has an allergy. You will need to determine what is causing it before you can eradicate it. It could be food, inhalant, parasites or even plastic. Do you feed him in plastic bowls ? If stop and get stainless steel bowls as many dogs are allergic to plastic. Here is an article you may find helpful http://www.hitowerboxers.com/foodallergiesinboxerdogs.htm and also see http://www.hitowerboxers.com/fleaallergiesinboxers.htm . You can have your vet do an allergy test on Duke to help eliminate some of the guesswork. Good luck and thanks so much for your question.

Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com