You’ve heard that sound of your dog chewing or licking their paws. You always thought it was a little weird sounding and probably kind of
frustrating not knowing what you could do about it. It's something you never thought to really pay attention to.
Dogs actually will lick their paws for a variety of reasons,
and cleaning isn’t usually one of them. Some reasons dogs do this is because of: Injury; Habit/Boredom/Anxiety (kind of like humans
biting their nails); Allergies; Parasites; Pain;
Dry Skin and Hormonal imbalances.
In addition to the examination, your vet may
run some tests to further see what the cause is so that treatment can be
prescribed. Treatments can range from anti-fungal medication to antibiotics to
special shampoo. Your vet may also recommend trying a new food.
Regardless of the reason, if you know your pet is licking their paws, it’s not just a “frustration” to you, but rather something that is really frustrating your dog, so make sure
to get her what she needs.
