As such, any unwanted display of lingual attention —— even just a couple of polite laps every so often —— could be construed as excessive. After all, dogs will lick. Nevertheless, dogs can be trained to turn the tap off, so to speak.
Finding a veterinary behaviorist or certified dog trainer to aid in this process is strongly recommended. Of course there are those times when licking may take on abnormal tones. Dogs who suffer certain types of obsessive-compulsive behaviors may manifest these as excessive licking.
Typically, however, dogs affected by these behavioral disorders will turn to objects —— or more often, themselves —— by way of displaying their outsized penchant for licking.
All dog owners observing this behavior are encouraged to seek out the assistance of a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist for assistance.
Many of these patients can be treated successfully so that their life might include more than what they might find at the end of their tongue.
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A bug bite or allergies can create itchy skin for a dog, which they may deal with by licking instead of scratching in some cases. However, beware that a simple itch might become something more insidious in some dogs. Known as hot spots, dogs have a tendency to lick some spots raw in reaction to something small and itchy—like a scab or bug bite.
Other dogs might chew or lick at their tails and hind-quarters when their anal glands are impacted. My tummy hurts. A study done at the University of Montreal Veterinary Teaching Hospital examined dogs who excessively licked.
Of the 19 dogs studied, 14 had gastrointestinal abnormalities identified by an exam, and treating the GI conditions resulted in decreased licking in many cases. Licking an empty food bowl or lips could indicate your pup is ready for their next meal or a cool sip of water. My feet feel weird.
Peter Dobias is a veterinarian that takes a holistic approach to taking care of animals. In his article in the Innovative Veterinary Care Journal, he took a closer look at paw lickers. If they've recently been outside, it could be a reaction to an environmental allergen, particularly if the issue is on or near their feet.
Treat them to a nice warm bath to remove any potential irritants and soothe their skin. Occasional licking to relieve anxiety is perfectly normal. But if your dog continues to lick, it could turn into an obsessive-compulsive habit. Licking carpets or blankets is another indication that the behavior is rooted in anxiety. M, a Florida-based veterinarian. Another reason your dog might be licking things other than themselves is early maternal separation.
Freeman says that dogs who are separated from their mother too soon can develop compulsive licking later in life. Dogs have sensitive digestive systems, and licking may be an indicator of nausea or gastrointestinal discomfort.
Many dogs have an intolerance to grains, starches, and soy. They can even be negatively affected by the diet of the chicken or beef in their dog food.
Any changes to their diet should be made gradually. Dogs also groom their fur by licking and often express affection by licking their pet parents, just like their mothers did to them.
For some pups, licking is just a behavioral impulse. Plus, dogs lick people because they like us! Tasting our salty skin is one way that dogs experience the world around them.
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