How do I stop my older dog from licking paws and getting hot spots?

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My 10 year old Bassett Hound keeps licking the top of her front paws. Im afraid she will get a hot spot. How can I make her stop it? Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | spayed | 10 years and 1 month old | 64 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If this is a new behavior, you might want to have your vet check things out to make sure there is no underlying problems. A nail/skin infection, allergies, even arthritis can cause a dog to lick the paws. There are some no lick products that you can apply that will deter the licking, but it is always best to try & find the cause, especially in an older dog like Abbey. My guess is this is how she is responding to some arthritis in her front feet, a common problem in a breed like a Bassett. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I hope all is well with Abbey Rose.

How do I stop my older dog from licking paws and getting hot spots?

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