Hi...my 16month dog licks her leg(foreleg)like this..she does this only for that particular leg. I observed she does that only when she is bored and mostly at night when we all sleep...is it anything to be worried? She doesn't have pain, when we touch it

Dr. Tajunnisa M

Hi Divya. Chewing of paws may be a compulsive behavioural issue observed when a pet is going through boredom or any sort of stress. It in turn leads to secondary bacterial infection. Provide her some good toys to play with, spend quality time with her and may be she needs a behavioural training to correct it. If it’s has inflamed/tuned red with moist lesions, book an online consultation with a vet on kuddle for the treatment.

Divya Girish

Sure Doctor thankyou :)