Why is my dog chewing his foot?

Possible Causes for Chronic Licking and Chewing. Allergic skin disease is the most common reason why canines lick and chew their feet on a chronic basis. Food allergies, in particular, are typically the culprit, and secondary infections from yeast and bacteria can further exacerbate the behavior. read more

Allergic skin disease is the most common reason why canines lick and chew their feet on a chronic basis. Food allergies, in particular, are typically the culprit, and secondary infections from yeast and bacteria can further exacerbate the behavior. read more

Your dog may also bite at his paw if he is in pain. A cut, thorn or splinter, or even rocks stuck in the pads of his foot, are common causes of pain. Your dog is trying to remove the foreign object or alleviate the pain of a wound. read more

Your dog might also be suffering from an orthopedic issue like arthritis or hip dysplasia, and his response is to chew or lick the area that hurts. Parasites Parasites like ticks, fleas, and mites are another big cause of paw chewing in dogs, and your dog’s cure for a parasite infection is to chew it away. read more