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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  How long has this been going on? What time of year did it start?
Paw licking/chewing is usually a sign of allergies; most dogs' allergies are environmental (90%), while some are from food (10%).
You can check pollen.com to see pollens in your area. |
My yorkies usually begin doing it at the first sign of a needed bath. After their baths, they normally stop this. Also, the female is in her first heat, but I am keeping them apart. So, this might be causing some anxiety which may be causing her to lick her paws. I've made an appointment for my male to be spayed on 10/13 and will mention the paw licking then.
I also live in an area which has a high pollen count and I myself suffer from allergies. But, at the end of this month we are moving to Florida.
I've heard that there is a problem with heartworm there, so I have already given them their heartworm medication and have enough to last until I find a vet there.