# Why Is My Dog Licking Paws Excessively? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-dog-licking-paws): Why Is My Dog Licking Paws Excessively? — Quick answer. Occasional paw licking after walks is normal grooming. Constant licking — especially one paw, or all four with red-brown staining — usually means itch, pain, or infection. Allergies, yeast, foreign bodies between toes, and arthritis are frequent causes. Rule out medical problems before assuming boredom or habit.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-dog-licking-paws