Other conditions that could cause your dog to chew his paws include ... can help diagnose secondary bacterial (Staph) or yeast (Malassezia) infection," she explains. "These organisms normally ...

"While the smell itself may not be harmful to your dog, it can be a sign of underlying skin issues such as fungal or yeast infections ... and protect a pet's paws from infection.

When dogs have an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, or mold, you will often see them scratching or biting excessively around their paws and ... to bacterial and yeast infection which can result ...