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When dogs lick your feet or hands, it’s because they’re curious and trying to get more information from you.
Licking a part of your body that has a lot of scent glands helps them make sense of you.
Compulsive surface-licking may signal they are trying to soothe dental disease or digestive issues.
If your dog is licking their paws excessively, they may be trying to communicate to you that something is wrong.
It's important to avoid infection, which dogs will make worse by licking to soothe the pain and itch.
Seeing a vet can help diagnose and treat, and it’s important that dogs don't lick for fear of infection.
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