Boston Terrier Licks Paws

My male boston terrier is 5 years old. He constantly licks his paws which has caused dark discoloration on his paws and redness on his face. He also has redness on his chest. What should I do?

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Boston Terrier Licks Paws

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Aug 21, 2010
 losing hair on chest
by: Bonnie

my boston is 10 years old and she is loosing her hair on he chest and licks her paws does anyone know why these things happen?
Jul 11, 2009
 BT Licks and has Red Nail Bed
by: Anonymous

My Boston Licks everything but recently she and my jack have started licking their feet a lot. My Jacks always had allergies. I noticed while using the pedipaw on my boston that his nail bed was red like blood was at the surface of the nail and I noticed his face was a little puffy. He's allergic to ragweed bad but he hasn't had a bad reaction like he did when he was a pup. He had really bad welts on his back. Freaked us out but all we had to do was give him benadryl. I give them it at least once a week in the summer. But I never noticed the nail thing before. Is this similar to what you experienced?
Jan 14, 2009
 hello
by: sasa

I too have a Boston that licks her paws. I asked the vet once and she said Pepper could have a grass allregy. My vet said to give her a benadryl. I cannot remember if she said to give her a whole ablet or to split in half. I am not sure if it helped, because all it did was put Pepper to sleep. Sometimes i think licking is just a Boston habit. My friend also has a Boston that licks his paws. I would suggest talking with your vet.

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