How do I get my dog to stop licking himself?

How do I get my dog to stop licking himself?

Treatment for Your Dog’s Compulsive Scratching, Licking, and Chewing

Eliminating parasites. There are a variety of flea and tick products that your veterinarian can recommend.

Changing foods.

Using medication.

Preventing the behavior.

Addressing anxiety or boredom.

1 Jun 2020

Should you let your dog lick themselves?

Dog saliva contains bacteria-killing enzymes. When your dog licks himself, he may be helping to get rid of any dead tissue or keep a wound clean. However, dogs can get carried away with licking to the point where they may reopen closed wounds or cause other kinds of harm.