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 ...

Why does my dog lick my feet? As it turns out, licking is a natural behavior in dogs that can be a form of communication or even a means of gathering information about their environment. “Dogs lick ...

Dogs have a whole toolbox of quirky behaviors - some funny, some irritating, and some that leave us scratching our heads. One of the most common? Licking. Whether your dog is licking the floor, the ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

When dogs lick and chew their paws, it’s usually overlooked as a common canine behavior. However, the underlying causes can be as benign as simple grooming or much more serious. When you notice your ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Sheba, my 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog, has been ...