{"id":8027,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:43","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_on_his_leg\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg?\">How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_chew_their_legs\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to chew their legs?\">Is it normal for dogs to chew their legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_biting_his_leg\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from biting his leg?\">How do I stop my dog from biting his leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-his-leg\/#Why_would_a_dog_chew_on_his_own_leg\" title=\"Why would a dog chew on his own leg?\">Why would a dog chew on his own leg?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_on_his_leg\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment for Your Dog&#8217;s Compulsive Scratching, Licking, and Chewing<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Eliminating parasites. There are a variety of flea and tick products that your veterinarian can recommend.  <\/li>\n<li>Changing foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Using medication.  <\/li>\n<li>Preventing the behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Addressing anxiety or boredom.<\/li>\n<p>1 Jun 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_chew_their_legs\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to chew their legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s perfectly natural and normal for dogs to occasionally chew on their legs, feet, ears, and tails. This behavior is no different than when you scratch an itch  it provides relief.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_biting_his_leg\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from biting his leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Say, stop, and immediately stop moving yourself. Do not move your feet or legs (this actually rewards the bitingmovement is super rewarding to dogs). When your pup stops, praise him like crazy and then follow up by <b>directing your pup to a legal thing to put his mouth on (a toy or chew).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_chew_on_his_own_leg\"><\/span>Why would a dog chew on his own leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Psychological or behavioral causes Often, if pets are left alone too long, they will lick and chew an area of <b>their body until it gets raw and sore. This is most common in pets with high energy levels that are bored, or that aren&#8217;t getting enough exercise or attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg?Is it normal for dogs to chew their legs?How do I stop my dog from biting his leg?Why would a dog chew on his own leg? How do I stop my dog from chewing on his leg? 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