I ’ve noticed that my dog has been scratching and chewing at their paws. Could this be a sign of allergies?
First of all, it’s really great you’ve noticed this behaviour and are enquiring about it. Just like us, dogs can of course get the odd ‘itch’, promptly eased with a quick scratch or nibble/chew of the itchy area. But, secondly and very importantly, persistent chewing, scratching, and/or nibbling at any area of their body is always worth talking to your vet about.
Medically, there could be many reasons for this type of activity – including parasites like fleas or mites, dietary or environmental sensitivities/allergies, or injuries like grazes, cuts, torn claws, and embedded thorns/grass seeds – all of which would need to be investigated by your vet in order to…
