Dog laying on it's back in the middle of a grassy park. While red paws on dogs is a common issue in dogs, they can cause discomfort, itchiness, and sometimes indicate underlying health conditions. We ...

Living with a dog means dealing often with poorly timed, incessant paw licking. Our pups specifically choose to partake in this noisy activity when we’re trying to sleep or focus in an otherwise ...

Most dog owners have seen their furry companion licking its paws now and then. At first, it might look like a cute grooming habit or a harmless way to pass time. But what if it’s not? What if your dog ...

Dogs can get itchy paws for all kinds of reasons, but environmental allergens are often the biggest culprit—things like pollen, dust mites, ragweed, mold, or even lawn chemicals your pup picks up on ...

Nick Cesare is a Newsweek writer based in Boise. His focus is writing on pets, lifestyle and workplaces. Nick joined Newsweek in 2023. He is a graduate of Boise State University. You can get in touch ...

If your dog's paws smell like Fritos or corn chips, that doesn't mean they're infected. Instead, it's from healthy levels of bacteria they pick up daily. "Dogs have normal levels of bacteria and yeast ...

In honor of National Corn Chip Day on January 29, veterinarian Dr. Audrey Wystrach explains why a dog's paws can smell like corn chips Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When temperatures drop, and snow and ice cover your sidewalks, it’s vital to take extra care to protect your dog’s paws. Just like we bundle up in warm ...

If you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you suspect your dog may have some type of seasonal allergy. It’s nearly that time of year, after all, when the sun shines and our dogs, like us, begin to ...