"But if a dog is licking his paws frequently, there's probably something going on."
Do dogs normally lick their paws? Sometimes. Dogs clean themselves and their paws, but not as well as cats.
Dogs often lick their paws after a stroll, especially if they received sand or mud on them.
"Sometimes it’s just grooming," explains Riverview Animal Clinic veterinarian Amy Tate, DVM, of Birmingham, Alabama.
Why do dogs lick their paws excessively? Dogs may obsessively lick their paws for medical or behavioral reasons.
Keep an eye on your dog's licking and whether it's accompanied by biting, scratching, or other activity to determine the cause
A wound Stepping on glass or thorns, breaking a claw, being stung by a bee, or being burned on hot asphalt may cause this behavior.