Why is my dog licking paws and furniture, and her fur is pink?

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My dog is constantly licking her paws/feet/legs and pillows/couches. Her fur is pinkish and I've read online that this can mean something but don't exactly know what. Help? Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 7 months old

Christina Kellogg, DVM · Accepted Answer

The pink discoloraction of the fur is usually a result of saliva staining from chronic licking. Often, there is an underlying reason for them to be licking themselves such as food or environmental allergies or an infection of the skin. Sometimes dogs can lick though even when there is no underlying disease in the skin causing them to be itchy. This compulsive licking could sometimes be referred to inanimate objects like couches. Ideally, I would have Molly's skin evaluated by a veterinarian to rule out any underlying disease/infection. Best of luck.

Why is my dog licking paws and furniture, and her fur is pink?

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