Q: Why does my Maltipoo obsessively lick and chew her paws? Her saliva turns the hair on her toes a reddish color. She can fixate on the behavior for up to 15 minutes despite attempts to distract her.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When they’re seeking attention from their owners, dogs tend to lick. Vets say that to a dog, any type of interaction is attention.

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might ...