Does your dog often lick his paws? Read on to find out why your dog does this and how Vetericyn helps

Have you noticed that your dog licks his paws quite often? Not immediately is this a cause for concern. Boredom can be one reason why your dog repeatedly licks his paws. In this particular case, it is harmless, but there may also be more to it. It is therefore important to take a close look at the problem if it persists.

• Allergy- An allergy can range from a reaction to food to a reaction to, for example, an insect bite. Often the paws are irritated and red. Try to find out what your dog is having an allergic reaction to so that it can be prevented in the near future.

• Infection- An infection on the footbed is often not an isolated issue. Often there is already a problem raging and an infection comes on top of that because the dog is constantly licking his paws. The saliva forms a breeding ground for bacteria and so the disease maintains itself. If the dog stops licking its paws constantly, the infection usually disappears too.

• Burned paws- How is that possible? Well maybe faster and more often than you think! During hot summers, the asphalt can be so hot that a dog can burn its paws. Burns and blistering can then occur. If burns are severe, consult your veterinarian immediately.

• Fungal infection- Again, excess saliva can elicit a fungal infection: the well-known foot fungus. It can be difficult to curb this ailment. Are you at a loss for words? Then check with your veterinarian about how best to proceed.

• Injury- Dogs do not have shoe soles to protect their paws from sharp objects like we humans do. Therefore, it will not be the first time that injuries to the footbed occur. And these can vary in degree of severity. From a small scrape to an ugly open wound. Treat the affected area with a wound spray, such as Vetericyn Hydrogel. This spray immediately puts a protective layer over the injury, which is very convenient.