What should I do if my dog’s paws are itchy and keep chewing them?

Itchy paws of dogs that keep chewing their paws may be caused by boredom, dry skin, trauma, parasite infection, eczema, etc. Symptoms can be alleviated by accompanying the dog, increasing care, hydrating, and using medications. If you just feel bored or have dry skin and gnaw your paws, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. You can play with your dog, and you need to replenish your body with water. The adverse reactions will subside on their own and no special treatment is required. If it is caused by disease, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular hospital for treatment in time.

1. Feeling bored

When a dog feels bored, he may chew his paws to pass the time. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, the owner does not need to worry too much and can take time to accompany the dog. Dog, can relieve dog boredom.

2. Dry skin

If the weather is relatively dry and the dog’s body is not replenished in time, dry skin and itching may occur due to lack of water in the dog’s body. It is recommended that owners apply pet-specific lotion to their dog's paws, which can help relieve symptoms.

3. Trauma If the dog’s paws are collided by external force or bitten by mosquitoes, the skin on the paws may be damaged. Usually the dog will lick its own wounds continuously. Since the dog's saliva does not have a disinfecting effect, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital in time and disinfect the wound with the help of a doctor, which is beneficial to the recovery of the wound.

4. Infection with parasites

When a dog is infected with parasites, the parasites will multiply outside the body, which may cause the dog to have itchy paws and keep chewing on its paws. If this symptom occurs, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time, and with the help of a doctor, the dog can be improved through external deworming.

5. Eczema

If the dog often plays in dirty places, it may cause damage to the skin barrier of the dog's paws, causing pathological reactions, skin itching, and For symptoms such as redness and swelling, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination. Targeted treatment can be made based on the examination results, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

In daily life, you should pay attention to the hygienic care of dogs, bathe them regularly, keep the dog’s living environment clean, and also provide appropriateLet the dog drink more warm water in an appropriate amount, which can speed up the body's metabolism and is beneficial to the dog's health.