Why dogs lick paws
Dogs typically lick their paws as a part of self-grooming.
But if your dog licks their paws too much, or begins licking suddenly and only on one paw, you may want to take a closer look at their paws.
Inspect the tops and bottoms of the feet, the nail beds and toenails.
Look for foreign objects, bruises, cuts, swelling, bleeding, redness, crusting, scabs, broken nails, and anything else that looks unusual. Your dog may have irritated their paw by stepping on something sharp, walking on a hot sidewalk, or getting a blister.
Excessive paw-licking could also due to food allergies or parasite infections.
