Dogs chewing on their feet indicates pain or itching. Common causes include injuries to the feet or foreign bodies stuck in them, parasites, bacteria, fungal infections, allergies, etc. When a dog is found chewing its feet, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a pet hospital for examination and treatment of the skin and hair of the entire foot. After ruling out the itching or pain caused by the disease, it may also be considered that this is a behavioral problem caused by the dog being bored. This situation needs to be corrected with the help of a veterinarian or animal behaviorist.

1. Feeling bored

If your dog is often alone at home and there are no toys that he likes to play with, then your dog is likely to start chewing his feet out of boredom. Therefore, the owner can usually prepare more toys for the dog. When the dog is at home alone, it can consume energy by playing with toys. At the same time, the owner can take the dog out for a walk every day to meet its basic exercise needs.

2. The foot is injured or a foreign object is inserted into it

If the dog only chews one foot, it is most likely because the foot is injured or a foreign object is inserted into the foot, causing the foot to be injured. If the dog feels uncomfortable, it will lick and chew its feet to relieve the discomfort. At this time, the owner should pay attention to check whether there is any obvious trauma or foreign body penetration in the dog's feet. If so, the wound or foreign body should be treated promptly, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs should be applied to prevent secondary infection.

3. Parasitic, bacterial, and fungal infections

If the dog’s feet are infected with bacteria, fungi, or parasites that cause skin diseases, it will cause skin itching, and the dog will frequently Chewing feet. This situation is usually accompanied by hair loss, redness of the skin, etc. It is recommended that the owner immediately wear an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent the dog from continuing to bite the feet, and promptly consult a pet doctor for medication.

4. Allergy

If your dog suddenly bites his feet frequently, you should also consider the possibility of allergies, such as certain foods, herbicides on lawns, and floors. Detergents, weeds, etc. may cause allergies in dogs and cause itching. In this case, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time. If conditions permit, you can give the dog a blood test to check for allergens, find out the root of the problem, and then solve the problem fundamentally.