
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws?
The answer to the question "Why do dogs lick their paws?" isn't always simple. Grass allergies, foreign bodies and parasites are all possible causes.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.

The answer to the question "Why do dogs lick their paws?" isn't always simple. Grass allergies, foreign bodies and parasites are all possible causes.
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