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Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws After Grooming. Grooming behavior is easy to notice as your dog will lick each. Another such occurrence is more hair loss than normal. Your dog may be licking his paws to relieve an itch caused by an allergic reaction. This is why grooming this area is of prime importance but as their guardian it is up to you to witness unusual signals.
Because so many things could be causing your dog to lick and bite their paws a call to the vet should be first on your list to help rule out different reasons. If the paw pads and feet appear normal the licking could be due to a skin condition dermatitis which often is the result of bacterial problems allergies or food sensitivities. This is why grooming this area is of prime importance but as their guardian it is up to you to witness unusual signals. If your dog is a perfectionist or concerned about his grooming then hell lick his paws after eating a meal or coming back from outside. Sometimes the dog clipper blades will irritate this highly sensitive area when a dog is groomed and sometimes the pets vulva and anus will be sore from urine and feces that can build up and burn sensitive tissue. If youve noticed that your dog has started licking their paws and well hasnt really stopped since its worth the read to find out the cause whether or not a visit to the vet is required and the treatment.
The Problem of Irritated Skin after Grooming Your Dog Dogs skin is much thinner and more easily irritated than a humans.
If your dog is experiencing a type of pain from their feet theyll lick. If its a food allergy your pup will likely experience an immediate reaction after consuming the ingredient causing the immune response. Swelling and discoloration are also markers that licking is much more than just instinct. Dogs lick their paws after they eat because theyre self-grooming or allergic to food. If youve noticed that your dog has started licking their paws and well hasnt really stopped since its worth the read to find out the cause whether or not a visit to the vet is required and the treatment. If its just a sensitivity your vet may recommend an elimination diet to pinpoint whats causing the irritation.