As pet parents, it can be difficult when our dogs aren't feeling their best because it can be so hard to determine the cause of their discomfort. After all, they can't verbalize their feelings, but ...

It’s a familiar sight: Your dog curled up on the couch, licking or chewing away at their paws. While it might look like nothing more than grooming, many pet parents may wonder, "Why do dogs lick their ...

Dogs naturally lick their paws, but unusually excessive licking may have an underlying cause. If your dog frequently licks the same paw, they could be in pain or have an injury or infection. When you ...

Living with a dog means dealing often with poorly timed, incessant paw licking. Our pups specifically choose to partake in this noisy activity when we’re trying to sleep or focus in an otherwise ...

Nick Cesare is a Newsweek writer based in Boise. His focus is writing on pets, lifestyle and workplaces. Nick joined Newsweek in 2023. He is a graduate of Boise State University. You can get in touch ...

Every dog licks its paws sometimes. It is a normal way to keep them clean. But when the dog licks too much then it could mean something is wrong. Paw licking tells how the dog feels inside or outside.

Cold nights, wet pavements and central heating change more than the weather; they reshape what your dog does with its paws after dark. Across the country, owners notice the same ritual as the day ...

As evenings draw in, many owners notice a quiet ritual on the rug. A rhythmic lick, a pause, then another long session. The pattern often peaks after the last walk, when mud, grit and indoor heating ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

Fleas, ticks, and mange can irritate and itch like crazy anywhere on your dog’s body, including, of course, his feet. Especially during the summer months, parasites could be the cause of your dog ...

Dog owners may witness their pooch licking its paws—it’s a pretty common behavior for canines. But when the licking or chewing becomes excessive, it can be cause for worry. There are many reasons why ...