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Why does my dog constantly scratch the carpet?

  • - Dog scratching the ear - Discharge from ear which is usually brown or yellow in color - Swelling and redness - Foul odor from ear - Appearance or crust formation on the ear surface - Hair loss on ear surface - Disturbed eye movements - Head tilting - Walking in a circular movement - Irritability
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There are glands at the bottom of your dog's paws that secrete an odor that they use to mark their territory.

The scent is enhanced even more by the action of scratching, so this may explain why your dog "attacks" the carpet.

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