Staining between toes

My dog is six years old. Over the last two years she has been pulling at the hair between her toes on all four paws. This is also consistant with a staining developing in that same area, similar to that which can be seen staining from the eyes. This pulling at the hair can go on for hours with a resultant soggy mess. Does anybody know what is the driving force for this action? Is it somehow connected with the eye staining discharge? Is there a suggested remedial action?
Barry Collin

• If you have eliminated the possiblity of boredom, I would consult my vet, if you have not already. If there is not some type of skin problem, it could be some type of behavioral psychosis. Many time behavioral problems like this can be associated with some type of chemical inbalance. They have made a lot of progress in recent years with behavioral medications.

  I would think besides the soggy mess that is made, that this is not beneficial at all for your dogs skin and feet, especially in the long run.
  Rebecca