DobieLove02

Well last night Drake was laying on the couch with me and I hear this crunching. So I look over at him and his almost like chewing on his front paw nails. I dont think this is normal. His nails look fine but what would drive him to do this? Maybe some of you more experienced Dober people can help.

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JavasMom

Java will do that after she has been for a long run on the hiking trail, over rocks and logs. Sometimes the black covering of the nail will fray a bit. I keep a harder emery board around and file it down, am worried that she'll peel that covering back (altho I don't even know if it's possible) and then we'll have a more serious issue to deal with (we all know how painfull a torn hangnail can be).

Could just be part of his grooming ritual. If the nails look ok, then maybe distract him with something else to chew on?

2gooddobes

Mine also do this when their nails fray a bit. Are Drakes nail trimmed, i know dogs will try to chew on them if they are to long.

DobieLove02

Yes they are, I try to keep up with all of his grooming. Its good to know hes not the only one Thanks for the responses

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dobes4us

Chessie has done that since she was a puppy on two back nails.

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brumwolf

Tia does it all the time as well.

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Dobemom2b

Nail and foot licking/chewing can also indicate allergies.