Acral Lick Granuloma?

I was just looking up natural cures for this for a great dane. It is very common in large breed dogs that are middle aged. In a book I have, it recommends aloe vera since it is soothing. You want to make sure it is either straight from the plant or an aloe vera product that is preserved with ascorbic acid/vitamin C. I can't find the article I was reading, but the other type of aloe vera based product can be dangerous (more so for cats, but you still should try to find one that is Vitamin C based). The article I looked at is listed below. I found it very helpful and gives many things that will help your dog. If you are concerned about any of the ingredients suggested, look into them further to decide for yourself if you would like to use them.

Hope your dog is better soon!

Lick Granulomas can be caused by a few things.

1) Allergies. Many dogs have seasonal allergies and food allergies. Allergy testing can be done at your vet and possible medication is availible. Benadryl is safe for dogs and can be used in the meantime to supress the behavior.

2) Can be a secondary symptom to injuries, bone infections, bacterial skin infections, or parisites.

3) Boredom and an obsesive compulsive type of disorder can also be the problem.

Always call your vet first!

Good luck

ALG is not uncommon in dogs. It's successfully treated easily. I believe it is most prevelant in dogs who are allergy sensitive. The link below should prove useful.