For dogs who resume chewing as soon as treatment is discontinued or who simply change to a new foot, more than just extra attention may be necessary. It takes 4 weeks on medication to determine if there will be an effect. If the medication is found helpful, the pet continues on it. The medication is given for 4 weeks. If no response is seen, the dose is doubled for another 4 weeks.
Medication is discontinued if a good response is seen.
The pet takes the medication for only one month. If licking stops, it usually is stopped for weeks to months. Should licking resume, another course of medication may be instituted. Some consultation with a behavioral specialist may be in order for more resistant cases.