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yes, and no. that's the dog's way of trying to make his paw feel better, though it could become infected. depending on the wound I would take the dog to the vet.
Another opinion:
It can be, depending on the problem. A dog's licking will help to clean and comfort a minor wound, but anything serious should be treated by a vet, in which case, licking will make it worse by undoing whatever the vet has done to treat it.
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Who wrote the book the dog with the wounded paw?
Brenda Jobling
What happens when your dog starts biting his paw?
If it licks its paws more than usually, it might have a sore paw, an injury, an insect bite, a splinter (sometimes it's glass and it can be difficult to spot it).
Your dog swallowed a burr what will happen?
Give your dog something to lubricate his system, cottage cheese, yogurt, a bit of petroleum jelly on his paw to lick so it doesn't get stuck and tear.
How do cats lick Thar far?
Cats are very flexible. That is why a cat usually lands on it feet too. To lick behind their ears they lick their paw and then clean behind their ears with the paw. They can twist their bodies easily.
What is the possessive of paw of the dog?
The possessive form is the dog's paw.
What does it mean when your dog lick its paw?
Constant licking/chewing of paws could mean your dog has food allergies. Your veterinarian should be consulted to try and figure out what exactly the allergy is. The dog could be allergic to wheat, soy, corn, rice, chicken or beef. Some times dog with food allergies will also have reddish-pink yeasty smelling ears and pinkish skin on the legs.
Is it bad to wait one hour if your dog has a broken paw?
Yeah, its's bad. GO TO UR VET STRAIGHT AWAY!
Do cats eat duck?
If they are hungry enough! They might paw at it or lick it.
What company has a blue dog paw with a Du in it?
Paw
Why does your dog put his paw in the air?
Why does my dog's paw turn under when walking
What can cause your dog to sit with his ears back and his paw up as if it is wounded and when you walked toward him and he followed you he began to loose his balance?
Breaks my heart to hear this. Almost sounds like a stroke. Or he chewed on an extension cord and got a bad zap. If he doesn't straighten out, get him to a vet, please!
How do you remove asphalt sealer from a dog's paw?
At a hardware store, purchase any good petroleum dilate product (e.g., "Goo Gone"). Gently rub it over the dog's paw until the substance is removed. This might take a few applications depending upon how much is on the paw. Be sure to thoroughly wash the paw with soap and water when finished, because dogs lick their paws to clean them. Petroleum dilate is poisonous to both animals and humans if ingested, so you must be sure there is no residue left on the dog.
