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Chewing and licking paws is a common pet trait. while occasional paw licking can be normal behavior for dogs, excessive licking and chewing are not. If your pet seems to be suddenly obsessively chewing or licking paws this should never be considered normal. It is often a sign of something more serious going on with your pet.
There may be many different reasons your pet is licking and chewing their paws including wounds, allergies, pain, or deeper issues like arthritis. In any of these cases, your dog may develop a focal spot of infection (called a hot spot) from the constant licking of an area.
Licking is one way a dog senses the world. It is normal behavior for a dog to groom itself, express affection, and taste objects. Some casual licking can be comforting and soothing to your pet. However, too much licking is when your dog never stops. Even with a prompt or attempt at distraction. Dogs that lick excessively may focus on one area, such as a paw, their muzzle, or their genitals.
Excessive paw licking may indicate a range of health problems. These may include allergies, skin irritations, arthritis, joint or muscle soreness, or overall anxiety. Over time, too much licking may lead to hair loss and skin infections, in addition to the underlying problems that caused the licking in the first place.
If your pet suddenly begins chewing or licking paws, you should take him to get checked out by your vet. The cause may be due to a cut or puncture wound on the paw and may even be caused by a foreign body penetrating and lodging itself in the skin of the paw. Most of the time, these injuries are not serious and with proper wound care, antibiotics, or medications, your dog will recover just fine.
Excessive Paw Licking
A more serious reason for excessive paw licking maybe allergies. Allergic dogs are often chronic feet chewers. Dogs with allergic skin diseases require lifelong care and commitment to getting their allergies under control. They often require antibiotics for infections and anti-itch medications to keep them comfortable. Some dogs even need special food if they have a true food allergy. Allergies can be frustrating to manage, but luckily many new products are being introduced to help stop the cycle of itching.
Other reasons your pet may be licking his paws, especially a specific paw, include pain and arthritis. Arthritis and nerve pain may cause your dog to constantly lick the area to help soothe the pain. Arthritis can often be diagnosed with x-rays. Your veterinarian may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to help ease arthritis pain or suggest a joint supplement. Masses on top of paws or even growing between toes can also cause irritation and make your dog want to lick or chew that paw. If you notice a mass anywhere on your pet, have your veterinarian check it out.
Maintain Joint Health
If your pet has been diagnosed with arthritis or joint pain, a great and simple thing you can do is to put your dog on a joint supplement like Flexpet. The anti-inflammatory properties of Flexpet are a wonderful way to naturally reduce their pain and help slow the progression of joint issues. Furthermore, Flexpet does not have any side effects like NSAIDs or pain medications.
Flexpet Joint Supplements for Dogs
Flexpet is a highly effective supplement that supports joint health, fights inflammation, and boosts the immune system. There are powerful all-natural ingredients in Flexpet. Flexpet supplements are made in the USA with human-grade ingredients. They also contain a digestive enzyme to help your pet process the anti-inflammatory ingredients without side effects.
At Flexpet, we care about you and your pets. We want to help you keep them as healthy as possible. We have a fantastic and knowledgeable customer care team available to answer any of your questions about our joint supplement products and how they may help your dog or cat. If your dog has joint pain issues, we invite you to try Flexpet today and start your dog on the journey to playing like a pup again. Flexpet is so confident it is the best joint supplement for dogs and cats it comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. Our Flexpet joint care supplements have excellent reviews on social media. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, email, or by phone at 1-800-505-0575.
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