Why does my dog lick paws?
This is a question that we often get from sitters and owners who work with Rover. Help the community out by answering them in our forum!
This is a question that we often get from sitters and owners who work with Rover. Help the community out by answering them in our forum!
There may be several possibilities. Most likely it could be due to allergens, especially pollen&mold picked up during walks. One tip to help reduce this is try to develop a routine of wiping down the paws with a disposable dog wipe or wet paper towel after walks.
Another related reason could be grooming of a foreign object that is embedded, including a bee or wasp sting, or fox tail, or a cut, cyst, or infection (look for redness, swelling, oozing and if you see this, please call your vet about a visit to alleviate the pain and problem before it worsens).
Sometimes licking is due to boredom, stress, or other behavioral reason.