My dog keeps licking and nibbling his paw. What should I do?

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My dog often licks or kind of nibbles on his left paw, he didn't like when I tried to take a closer look at it but the paw seemed okay. Any advice on what could be happening to his paw? Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Licking at the paw can mean their is an irritation, injury or an allergy. If Archi will not let you closely inspect the paw, I recommend to have him examined by his veterinarian to look for an injury or evidence of infection. Otherwise you can wash the paw well and rinse it. An omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs can help improve skin health and decrease itchiness. If the behavior continues, then he needs to see the vet to check for allergies and discuss next steps. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog keeps licking and nibbling his paw. What should I do?

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