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Why is my dog constantly licking her front paws? Allergy or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 59 lbs

What does it mean if my dogs nail quick are lighter pink than normal and she keeps liking her front paws?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2018

The quick color does not mean anything, her licking her paws could mean she is suffering from an allergy or from an infection, in such a case i would recommend taking her to your vet in order to get it checked.

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