How do I get my kitten to stop chewing his paws?… by redcatt
I just got my 7 month old declawed (front paws only). I know that sutures get itchy when they are healing, but I've never had a kitten chew at them as much as this one does. He's gotten a couple of his toes a little bit bloody a couple times. My vet suggested using Bitter Yuck spray on them, which I did, but he licks it anyway! I know he won't stand for having little socks or mittens over his paws. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
OK, dreamkillerkitten, obviously you aren't in favor of declawing…I was looking for help, not to get scolded.
and yes, Miss Mary, they are the disovable kind of stitches. it's over a week now, they should disolve very soon.
Best Answer:
I would look for some lavender essential oil or a lavender hydrosol(floral water) that you can just spay on his paws. It's a natural pain reliever it also will calm the effected area and stop with the itching if that it what is bothering him. I would find somewhere that sells essential oils and ask if they have hydrosols, if not then I would get some lavender essential oil and put a couple of drops into a spray bottle full with water and then spray it on his paws. You could also look for tea tree hydrosol or essential oil and mix the two together and spray. Tea tree will stop it from getting infected and keep it a little cleaner. If not call your vet and ask if you can put polysporin on it, I know that polysporin is okay for animals but nyosporinn it not to be used on pets. I have talk to my vet about it and he said that polysporin is fine. Polysporin also come with a pain reliever in it too. Have you noticed anything else other than him just chewing on his paws? He maybe getting allergies and you might have to change his food but I would try the other stuff first before you change his food. And don't forget that it is alright to contact you vet and ask questions or voice your concerns they always there for you and you kitty. Good luck!!
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