How Do You Stop A Dog From Licking Their Paws?
If you think listening to your dog incessantly lick her paws is annoying, just imagine the distress she must be feeling to cause her to continuously lick and chew. A dog will lick her paws for a number of reasons, but most are due to some type of irritation. There are steps you can take to identify and treat the reason and help yourself and your dog find some relief. Identify the reason. He may feel he is dirty and needs a bath, have a skin problem such as mange, be experiencing anxiety, have an allergy to his food, have an injury on his foot, have fleas, or he may just have a bad habit. If you feel it is a medical concern such as a skin problem, an allergy, an injury or even fleas, contact a veterinarian immediately. Give your dog a bath. Unless you have been directed by your veterinarian not to bathe your dog, a good bath may help relieve skin irritation. Avoid hot water, which could cause more dry skin rather than relieve the irritation. Use a good dog shampoo, not human shampoo. Mo
