My dog is chewing her back paw nails. Are they too long or infected?

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Hello there! My dog has been chewing from time to time the claws on her back foot. Upon close inspectation I noticed that her claws were long and pointed. It's seems that we may have forgot to groom that foot. Could this be the reason for chewing? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4 years and 4 months old | 5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It’s possible but some dogs do show a preference for chewing on one set of nails versus another. Check to make sure there is not redness on the skin or discharge between the paw pads. If you see anything like that then it could be infected and she should see the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog is chewing her back paw nails. Are they too long or infected?

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