The conversation turned practical as well, with a reminder that if you've stepped on your dog's paw and suspect an injury, it's best to contact your vet immediately.

One of the most common reasons dogs lick their paws is infections within the skin between the paw pads. These skin infections ...

Living with a dog means dealing often with poorly timed ... such as broken nails or bones, burned, torn or cracked paw pads. These issues can be caused by walking on hot pavement, running or ...