does any1 know why dogs chew on there paw?

Question

does any1 know why dogs chew on there paw

Answer 1

My dog did this too and u know what it was........she had run up and down the garden as usual, and at the end of the garden was a load of stinging nettles, it was that what made her start licking and chewing her paws. Has yr dog been in the nettles? Walking on something that has irritated him, an alergy to somerthing? If it continues, take him to the vet to be on the safe side, hope he gets better soon.

Answer 2

Depending on the age/color/type of dog...it can vary.

The most common reasons for dogs chewing on their paws are:

1) Food Allergy - dogs are often allergic to many of the by-products used in the cheaper supermarket brands. As the ingredients used for pet foods sold in Supermarkets are below human grade. I could go on for hours about bad foods but I'll refrain...what do you feed your dog?

2) Red Yeast Infection - if the dog has bad red stains from tearing & the areas in which the dog chews on its paws are also a stained red, it could be a Red Yeast Infection. You can google it for more details. This can also be fixed with a change in diet.

3) Check the paw pads & inbetween the toes, maybe there's something stuck in between such as a grass seed? It could be irritating your dog, hence the chewing.

4) Fleas. But the dog would be itching all over, not just the legs & paws.

5) Obsessive Compulsive behaviour.

1, 2 & 3 are the most common causes. I'm sure it's nothing serious & can easily be fixed. As long as you're willing to put in some time, effort & be patient.

Hope I've been helpful.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

#1 thing your vet will tell you is allergies! Anytime a dog chews or scratches excessively is from allergies to something! If you are feeding your dog a cheap, high-residue food such as Ol'Roy or any store brand food then that could be your problem. You may also want to consider a flea allergy, your dog doesn't have to have fleas to be allergic - if another dog has them then that could trigger the allergy. Talk to your vet about this. Good Luck

Answer 5

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Atopy or atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease of dogs. In the allergic state, the dog's immune system overreacts to foreign substances (allergens) to which it is exposed. The most common type of allergy is the inhalant type, also known as atopy. It results in itchiness, either localized (in one or several areas) or generalized (all over the dog). Common allergens that can cause atopy include tree pollens, grass and weed pollens, moulds, mildew, and the house dust mite.

Many of these allergies occur seasonally, just as in human asthmatics, and it is a genetically inherited disease. Although it is seen in all breeds of dogs, Fox Terriers, Pomeranians, American Eskimos, Poodles, Dalmatians and West Highland Terriers suffer most commonly.

Atopy is most commonly seen for the first time in dogs 1-3 years of age, and initially may be associated with the 'pollen' season, although symptoms are constantly present in older dogs.

Inflammation of the skin produces severe itching, usually generalized. The dog chews, licks, and scratches its skin, resulting in hair loss and secondary infections. The problem may be worse in the axillae (armpits) and underside of the abdomen. Some dogs mainly chew their feet. Saliva will stain light coloured hair, so dogs that lick excessively will have reddish brown areas on their coat.

Answer 6

There is either a physical problem - sore, irritation etc.. which should be checked out asap with the vet or the dog is distressed or disturbed in some way - not getting enough attention, exercise in which case you should also see your vet and get advice on the social care of dogs.

Answer 7

my neighbors dog chews its paw and they need to give her meds and go see the vet and everything she has to wear a sock over it sometimes

Answer 8

Allergies. That's what my vet said about it anyway, you can get them allergy tested at your vet, or my vet said it is safe to give a small dose of Benadryl, depending on your dog's weight. Ask your vet about it.

Answer 9

I thought they were just biting their nails like people, I'm so glad you asked that actually - I thought I'd accidently taught a bad habit to my dog!

Answer 10

the dog isn't chewing on its paw it is nibbling on its claws just like we bite are nails they bite there claws hope this helps , "B"