{"id":142938,"date":"2022-07-11T15:27:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:27:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:27:19","slug":"why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog eating the air?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_the_air\" title=\"Why is my dog eating the air?\">Why is my dog eating the air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_and_gulping\" title=\"Why is my dog licking the air and gulping?\">Why is my dog licking the air and gulping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#What_does_air_licking_mean_in_dogs\" title=\"What does air licking mean in dogs?\">What does air licking mean in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_eats_air\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog eats air?\">What does it mean when a dog eats air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_like_crazy\" title=\"Why is my dog licking the air like crazy?\">Why is my dog licking the air like crazy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#Why_is_my_dog_gulping_air\" title=\"Why is my dog gulping air?\">Why is my dog gulping air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-the-air\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_and_gagging\" title=\"Why is my dog licking the air and gagging?\">Why is my dog licking the air and gagging?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_the_air\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating the air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may lick the air <b>when they are confused, stressed, or anxious. For example, dogs with storm phobias will lick the air when they are nervous or in situations they perceive as stressful. Any behavior can be attention seeking behavior in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_and_gulping\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking the air and gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the licking and swallowing last more than 24 hours, its time to call the vet. <b>Licking and swallowing may also indicate mouth issues, such as a foreign object stuck there, or teeth or periodontal problems. If possible, open your dogs mouth and inspect it, but take precautions so he cant bite you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_air_licking_mean_in_dogs\"><\/span>What does air licking mean in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Air licking can indicate <b>a loose tooth, periodontal disease, or any tooth-related cause of infection or pain. Just as we humans, dogs need regular cleaning to avoid bacteria accumulation and dental plaque formation. Occasional visits to the veterinary dentist for teeth cleaning should be a part of their care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_eats_air\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog eats air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may lick the air <b>when they are confused, stressed, or anxious. For example, dogs with storm phobias will lick the air when they are nervous or in situations they perceive as stressful. Any behavior can be attention seeking behavior in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_like_crazy\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking the air like crazy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the licking and swallowing last more than 24 hours, its time to call the vet. <b>Licking and swallowing may also indicate mouth issues, such as a foreign object stuck there, or teeth or periodontal problems. If possible, open your dogs mouth and inspect it, but take precautions so he cant bite you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gulping_air\"><\/span>Why is my dog gulping air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gulpies appear to happen more frequently after food, <b>it may be an allergy to certain foods, or feeding a low fat diet. It could be helpful to split the food into smaller portions and feed 2, 3 or 4 times a day. Feed the last meal later in the evening so that the dog does not have an empty stomach for too long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_the_air_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking the air and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stress  Anxiety<\/b> I frequently see this kind of lip licking or air licking on the first day of a beginners dog obedience class. The dogs are often stressed because their handlers are a bit nervous, the surroundings are strange and there are unfamiliar dogs in the room.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog eating the air?Why is my dog licking the air and gulping?What does air licking mean in dogs?What does it mean when a dog eats air?Why is my dog licking the air like crazy?Why is my dog gulping air?Why is my dog licking the air and gagging? 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