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I have a 6 year-old female wire-haired JRT with some major bad habits. First off, she chews on her paws like theres no tomorrow, on one of her back paws shes chewed it so raw that she won't put any wieght on it. Also she rubs her back along our fecnce and digs under our horse pasture, this results in horrendous bleeding wounds. She was born with red mange which was treated and seems to have subsided. I just don't know whats causing these problems or what to do about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jackal

>>I have a 6 year-old female wire-haired JRT with some major bad habits. First off, she chews on her paws like theres no tomorrow, on one of her back paws shes chewed it so raw that she won't put any wieght on it. Also she rubs her back along our fecnce and digs under our horse pasture, this results in horrendous bleeding wounds. She was born with red mange which was treated and seems to have subsided. I just don't know whats causing these problems or what to do about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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>>Jackal

This is a serious situation, and she needs to see a veterinarian promptly.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

I don't have anything to offer, just wondered if you found a solution to your JRT's skin problems.

Min