It can be common behavior for dogs to lick at their paws as this is often a way to clean the paws. Dogs may also lick at their paws to find scents and tastes of where they’ve been. However, when your dog is excessively licking the paws and even chewing or biting at the paws then there may be something else going on. For example, excessive licking in dogs could be because of a skin irritation, a skin allergy, a food allergy that effects the skin, or the action could just simply be due to your dog’s boredom. Contact your vet and schedule an exam to determine whether there is a medical reason behind the paw licking and chewing. Common breeds of canines that lick or chew their paws include retrievers, terriers, poodles, Chihuahuas and Maltese are generally known for paw licking. Your vet clinic Helotes, TX can help treat your dog’s paws whether it’s an illness or out of boredom.
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