¿Tu perro se lame las patas? ¿Debes preocuparte por ello?

This itching is usually related to allergies. There are things you can do to prevent this from happening. I recommend that you pay close attention to the following advice. Hello. Welcome to the Happy Pets and Families Channel. I'm Carlos, and today I'm going to tell you what's behind your dog's paw licking behavior. If you're interested in this topic and have seen it in your canine companion, watch this video until the end. Sometimes during the consultation, I ask you if your dog licks its paws frequently. It's something you haven't really noticed, but your animal may be doing it and you may be thinking that it's because it's being a bit flirtatious or because it wants to wash itself after a walk. The truth is that there may be a health problem or something with its paws behind this behavior that could be causing it to lick itself all the time. Your dog's paws are a very important part of your body because they're constantly in contact with the ground. This contact with the ground makes them somewhat vulnerable to aggression when they are walking in the park or on the sidewalk, and this is what is causing your dog to itch. In some cases, you may see your dog gently but insistently licking its extremities, even biting and chewing its nails. Should this worry you? The short answer is yes. You should be concerned if you see that your pet does it suddenly and has not done so before, or that this type of licking has become much more violent. You should also be concerned if your dog's paws show hair loss, swelling or bleeding, or even limping. In that case, I recommend that you always go to your vet. Although most dogs exhibit this behavior in an isolated way, if your dog does it very frequently, it will be a reflection of a problem. How can you tell if your dog is licking its paws excessively? You can see that they are very wet, or that a slightly brownish coppery color even appears in the area of the toes. This color is an unmistakable sign that your dog is licking its paws a lot. Why might your dog suddenly start licking its paws? It could be because it has some type of injury, some type of pain, has pricked itself on something in the park, or even has a pimple or inflammation that may be itching. What usually happens is that it only licks the affected extremity. For example, if it has injured a nail, it is normal for it to lick the paw where the nail is that has been injured and not lick the other extremities. If you want to avoid this, keep a close eye on the area where it walks or even runs. You can also examine that paw for injuries or even parasites such as ticks. If it's very hot outside your house and the asphalt or the area where you walk is very hot, you have the sole of your shoes separating you from that hot area. However, your dog is completely exposed because his pads, although very resistant, are ultimately made of skin. And touching that hot area can cause burns without you even realizing it. You see, it itches more than you do. We've moved a little to see if the flies are no longer so eager to come here. What happens if your dog licks his paws chronically? Chronic paw licking means that when you come home from the park, for example, he sits on his bed to wash himself like a cat. Cleaning and grooming his hair is something cats do. And if cats don't do it, it's because they have some kind of health problem. I already told you about that in another video. Dogs, on the other hand, don't usually wash their paws in that way. Licking or even biting their paws is usually an indication of some type of illness. Sometimes a dog that has little physical activity due to boredom tries to develop an alternative activity, lying down, and starts licking its paws. But this is not very common. If your dog is healthy and is a dog that goes outside and walks with you normally, it may be licking its paws because it simply itches and itches in a different way than if it has a wound or a sharp object that could have injured it. This itching is usually related to allergies. There are things you can do to prevent this from happening, and I am going to recommend that you pay close attention to the following advice. First, control your dog's food. Most allergies that dogs suffer from are usually related to an environmental component. That is, it depends on where they live and where they are. And a very important component is the food component. It depends on many reactions that your dog may have related to the allergy. Dog food is usually made from chicken. This chicken base often causes allergies in your dog and it is not a severe allergy. As I was saying, they simply lick their paws. Try asking about fish based diets and they usually respond quite well. Make sure the paws do not get too wet. For example, after a bath, dry the paws very well between the toes and the nail area, because wet paws can cause microorganisms to grow in the moisture and cause itching. If your dog's skin is also sensitive, it will cause them to lick that area very insistently. And three, if your dog has allergic skin. The best ally to keep it healthy is for them to eat enough fatty acids. This can only be provided naturally by their food. If the food is made from fish, usually oily fish, they can also supplement it with vitamin complexes and fatty acid complexes, which are easily added to their food. Regardless of whether you see your dog licking its paws in a way that you find alarming or not, if you have any questions after watching this video, I recommend that you go to your vet and tell them what concerns you. You've already seen that this behavior is not typical of a healthy dog. So your job as an owner is to make sure that your dog doesn't lick its paws excessively. And if that happens, think about all the information I've given you in this video so that we can find a solution. And that's it for today's video. If your dog licks its paws and you've learned something new about this behavior, give it a like and subscribe. If you haven't already subscribed, share it with your friends and family, because all the information in this video and on the channel can help them, too. Thank you very much for following happy pets and families. We're really happy with the reception the channel is getting because it helps us continue creating videos that you find interesting. And as always, we'll see you in the next video. Some, um, some that you hear very well. Okay. Sorry, I don't know if I should say it like that. It's going to increase. No, sorry. The increase in humidity is going to help the bacteria. It's going to help the bacteria. 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