{"id":9263,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:38","slug":"how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get my dog to stop licking his paws at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_paws_at_night\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop licking his paws at night?\">How can I get my dog to stop licking his paws at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#What_your_dog_is_trying_to_warn_about_when_they_lick_their_paws\" title=\"What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?\">What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_themselves_at_night\" title=\"Why do dogs lick themselves at night?\">Why do dogs lick themselves at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_his_paws_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog lick his paws at night?\">Why does my dog lick his paws at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_paw_to_stop_licking\" title=\"What can I put on my dog&#8217;s paw to stop licking?\">What can I put on my dog&#8217;s paw to stop licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#What_is_a_dog_trying_to_tell_you_when_they_lick_their_paws\" title=\"What is a dog trying to tell you when they lick their paws?\">What is a dog trying to tell you when they lick their paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_paw_excessively\" title=\"Why is my dog licking his paw excessively?\">Why is my dog licking his paw excessively?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_himself_so_much_at_night\" title=\"Why is my dog licking himself so much at night?\">Why is my dog licking himself so much at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_their_legs_at_night\" title=\"Why do dogs lick their legs at night?\">Why do dogs lick their legs at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_their_paws_before_bed\" title=\"Why do dogs lick their paws before bed?\">Why do dogs lick their paws before bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog lick at night?\">Why does my dog lick at night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_paws_at_night\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop licking his paws at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple way to address behavioral paw-licking is to <b>distract your dog. Take them for more walks, play with them more often, and offer them toys to hold their focus. Don&#8217;t scold them for licking, but don&#8217;t reward them with treats either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_your_dog_is_trying_to_warn_about_when_they_lick_their_paws\"><\/span>What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw licking can be a sign of <b>pain, allergy, boredom, anxiety, dry skin, hormone imbalances or the presence of fleas or ticks. If you are concerned there is an underlying health issue, seek veterinarian advice. A force-free behaviorist can help you understand if your dog is suffering from anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_themselves_at_night\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick themselves at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, your dog has decided to lick themselves while you are trying to fall asleep. The most logical explanation is that <b>your dog is merely grooming themselves prior to going to sleep. It can be relaxing to the dog. After a hectic day it may be the perfect time to take a bath and get ready for bedtime.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_his_paws_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick his paws at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#2: <b>Your dog has a behavior disorder<\/b> They may have a favorite paw, but will often lick at both front paws, and sometimes their back feet, for entertainment or to help them relax. Paw licking associated with anxiety is typically seen at night, when the family is unwinding for the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_paw_to_stop_licking\"><\/span>What can I put on my dog&#8217;s paw to stop licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Home Remedies For Dog Licking Paws<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Soak Your Dog&#8217;s Paws in an Apple Cider Vinegar Mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Baking Soda Soak.  <\/li>\n<li>Soak Paws in Oatmeal.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply Coconut Oil.  <\/li>\n<li>Reassess Your Dog&#8217;s Diet.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a New Dog Shampoo.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a Chamomile Bath.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Pest Medications.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_dog_trying_to_tell_you_when_they_lick_their_paws\"><\/span>What is a dog trying to tell you when they lick their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs lick their paws as part of self-grooming routines, however excessive licking could be a red flag. While paw licking is a common behaviour, some additional reasons your dog is licking their paw include <b>anxiety, stress, obsessive behaviour, flea allergies or boredom<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_paw_excessively\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking his paw excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with other dog behaviors, there can be several reasons that lead dogs to lick or chew their paws. These include <b>injuries; skin problems; environmental, parasite, or food allergies; and boredom or anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_himself_so_much_at_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking himself so much at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking before sleeping can be an <b>attention-seeking behavior  and it usually works. Your dog slurps, and you react by giving him attention, even if it&#8217;s negative attention.  And licking has been shown to release body chemicals called endorphins that promote a sense of calm and comfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_their_legs_at_night\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick their legs at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possible causes of anxiety vary and range from separation issues to obsessive-compulsive disorders. In this sense, paw-licking or chewing in dogs may be similar to human nail-biting. Some dogs lick their paws before bed or lick themselves to sleep. <b>This is just their way of relaxing and soothing themselves<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_their_paws_before_bed\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick their paws before bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple way to address behavioral paw-licking is to <b>distract your dog. Take them for more walks, play with them more often, and offer them toys to hold their focus. Don&#8217;t scold them for licking, but don&#8217;t reward them with treats either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw licking can be a sign of <b>pain, allergy, boredom, anxiety, dry skin, hormone imbalances or the presence of fleas or ticks. If you are concerned there is an underlying health issue, seek veterinarian advice. A force-free behaviorist can help you understand if your dog is suffering from anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I get my dog to stop licking his paws at night?What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?Why do dogs lick themselves at night?Why does my dog lick his paws at night?What can I put on my dog&#8217;s paw to stop licking?What is a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9263"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9263"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9263\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}