Why Does My Dog Chew Its Nails So Much? (Simple Tips to Stop It)

Okay, so, the other day, I noticed something weird with my dog, Buster. He was gnawing on his nails like he was trying to get rid of something stuck in there. It kinda freaked me out a bit, so I decided to do some digging to figure out what was going on.

My Investigation Begins

First, I grabbed my phone and started googling “why does my dog chew its nails?”. Turns out, it’s a pretty common thing. Lots of websites popped up. I skimmed through a few, and they all listed a bunch of reasons.

• One said it could be because of discomfort or pain in his paws.
• Another mentioned things like stress or anxiety, which I guess makes sense.
• Then there was stuff about allergies and other medical conditions.

Checking Buster Out

After reading all that, I figured I should probably check Buster’s paws myself. I got down on the floor with him and took a good look. I didn’t see anything obvious like cuts or anything stuck in his paw pads, but who knows, maybe it’s something I couldn’t easily spot.

Next Steps

Honestly, I’m still not 100% sure why he’s doing it. He seems happy enough, but I might call the vet just to be safe. Maybe they can give him a quick check-up and rule out anything serious. It’s better to be safe than sorry, right? I definitely don’t want my buddy to be in pain or have some hidden problem I’m not aware of.

I will keep watching him, and I guess I’ll update you guys if I find out anything new from the vet. Fingers crossed it’s nothing major!