Seven major reasons why puppies "lick their front paws" may be because they are sick and ignore them.

Pet     7:35am, 21 August 2025

Will the puppy at home lick the front paws all the time? It is a common thing for dogs to lick their front paws. Many pet owners ignore it, but keep licking their front paws may be sick. Be careful.

First, the puppy keeps licking and sucking its front paws. It is possible that the puppy's front paws are injured. When injured, the puppy feels pain and will lick the front paws. In addition, it may be that the wound has suppurated, blood scattered and itchy. If the puppy can't bear it, it will keep licking the front paws.

Pay more attention to the situation of the puppy. If you keep licking your front paws, it is recommended to check immediately whether you are injured, whether you are scratched or stabbed by laminated glass.

Secondly, like humans, dogs have very smelly front paws, that is, everyone's foot moss. Puppies often do this. Most of the time, they do not wipe them immediately when they are playing in the water and taking baths, and finally they appear.

Therefore, the puppy will also lick the front paws. It is recommended that every time the puppy plays in the water or takes a shower, the pet owner must immediately wipe the puppy, otherwise it will be very likely to have foot moss and inflammation.

Third, the inflammation of the puppy's front paws, such as allergic dermatitis, interphalanitis, and other paws. Of course, itchy conditions will occur, so the puppy will constantly lick the front paws.

It is suggested that pet owners put a collar on the puppy to avoid the puppy licking the front paws. After all, there are still a lot of salivary bacteria. Letting the dog lick the front paws again always make the puppy's front paws more serious inflammation.

Fourth, the dog licks the front paws, and it is very likely that the puppy has lice or fleas on the front paws. The puppy is itchy after being physically sucked by slits, so the puppy can't help it.

The key to this matter is to persist in deworming on time. Naturally, the removal of insects must be carried out outside the body, so as to ensure the physical and mental health of the puppy. During the deworming period, the puppy is likely to be uncomfortable, and there will be no problems when it comes back.

Fifth, dogs lick their front paws, which may be one of the manifestations of puppy anxiety. If the puppy is separated from you, it seems that it has forced thinking to lick their front paws. It is very likely that they will continue to tear their homes and walk around, which are all the main manifestations of anxiety and depression.

It is recommended that pet owners squeeze more time to wait for the puppy, try to shape the puppy's consciousness, so that the puppy will not be anxious even if you give up. After you leave, you can show some dog toys or teeth-grabbing snacks next to the puppy, so that the puppy will not be so boring.

Sixth, dogs lick their front paws, which is also very likely because dogs love to clean their front paws. If they want to clean their front paws, most of them will do that. In this case, it is better to prevent pet owners. After all, there are many germs in front paws.

Every time I go home, I suggest cleaning the puppy's front paws, which can be cleaned through tap water, and can also use the cleaning tools on the market. Remember to dry the front paws immediately after washing them.

Seventh, dogs lick their front paws, which may also be a learning training for cats. Many pet owners are all at home where pets and kittens are kept. Cats love neatness and always like to lick and suck the front paws. The puppies have a strong desire for knowledge, so they will follow the training.

For this kind of puppies with a strong desire for knowledge, it is recommended that they just start training. At this moment, the puppies have a stronger sense of obedience and are more proactive. In case of training, it is best to use some snacks to assist in training. It is best to choose snacks such as jerky chicken, which can not only promote the actual effect of training, but also grind teeth and remove oral odor.