Why does my dog lick his/her paws?

There are a whole host of reasons for this. in many cases dogs lick their paws if they are feeling bored or sometimes if they are nervous. However this is also a common behaviour if your dog has an injury in that area or a skin condition. Dogs also lick their paws if they are itchy perhaps due to an allergic reaction.

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