Why is my dog suddenly licking paws, scratching, and limping?

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Dog keeps licking paws and scratching, when touch back it seems like he get muscle spasms , also started limping out of nowhere. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 13 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tiny - it sounds like he has a lot of things going on! Licking his paws and scratching could be due to seasonal allergies to grass or pollen (very common this time of year), or some other skin condition such as a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Twitching or flinching when you touch his back can sometimes be associated with itchy skin, but could also indicate pain in this area. His limping may be due to his paws being sore and itchy, or he may have injured himself somehow. I would recommend having him checked by a vet as soon as you are able to - he/she can do an exam and some simple skin testing or x-rays if needed to help determine what's wrong.

Why is my dog suddenly licking paws, scratching, and limping?

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