{"podcast":{"title":"The Marty & Laura Show","slug":"the-marty-laura-show-7153313","podcast_index_feed_id":7153313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-marty-laura-show/","website_url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/03ec7609-2913-4e6d-8fb9-675b66e72dd2/uEzz711RYQfXrYlWWI6XvnYt.png","author":"Laura Reeves & Dr. Marty Greer","episode_count":82,"summary":"Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves deliver unique, fun, fact based conversations about pet health. Greer is the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year and author of “Your Pandemic Puppy.” Reeves is the host of the wildly popular, award-winning Pure Dog Talk podcast. From pro tips on selecting your new dog to what your dog’s runny eyes or your cat’s runny nose mean and what you should do about it, Marty and Laura will meet you where you are (in the car, on the treadmill, walking the dog) and bring you a good laugh, a great story and a bright idea every week.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T06:19:38.060217+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313"},"episode":{"title":"55 — Why Dogs Lick Their Feet (and What It Means)","slug":"55-why-dogs-lick-their-feet-and-what-it-means","published_at":"2025-12-31T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/55-why-dogs-lick-their-feet-and-what-it-means","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313","url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com//55-why-dogs-lick-their-feet-and-what-it-means","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/34d40f70-347e-47d2-b2c5-1a0c1b01f8ef.mp3","summary":"Why Dogs Lick Their Feet (and What It Means) If your dog is constantly licking, chewing, or biting their feet, it’s not “just a habit.” In this episode, Marty and Laura break down what foot licking really signals , why the red-colored staining happens, and how to sort out environmental allergies vs. food sensitivities . You’ll learn why some dogs become “closet lickers,” why elimination diets must be strict for 12 full weeks and what modern prescription options may help itchy dogs feel better. 🐾 In This Episode, We Cover: The difference between itch (sensation) and scratching/licking (action) Why dogs lick their feet — and why it often gets worse over time What rust-colored saliva staining really means “Closet lickers”: why you may not see the behavior happening Environmental allergies vs. food allergies/sensitivities Why winter is often the best time to diagnose food allergies How to do a true 12-week elimination diet (and what can ruin it) Why switching foods randomly can make diagnosis harder Prescription allergy options including Apoquel, Zenrelia, and Cytopoint A surprising crossover: Demodex mites in people and dogs ✅ Key Takeaway Dogs don’t lick their feet for fun — they lick because they’re uncomfortable. Early veterinary guidance and careful tracking of foods and treats can save you months of frustration and help your dog get relief faster. The Marty & Laura Show is produced by Pure Dog Talk Inc. , with sound design and editing by Premium Audio Services .","meta_description":"Why Dogs Lick Their Feet (and What It Means) If your dog is constantly licking, chewing, or biting their feet, it’s not “just a habit.” In this episode, M…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1839,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/episodes/55-why-dogs-lick-their-feet-and-what-it-means/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/55-why-dogs-lick-their-feet-and-what-it-means.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}