{"id":4544,"date":"2022-08-21T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:20:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:20:23","slug":"why-does-my-dog-keep-licking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog keep licking?"},"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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking\" title=\"Why does my dog keep licking?\">Why does my dog keep licking?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_excessive_licking\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from excessive licking?\">How do I stop my dog from excessive licking?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_tongue_out\" title=\"Why does my dog keep licking his tongue out?\">Why does my dog keep licking his tongue out?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Is_excessive_licking_a_sign_of_pain_in_dogs\" title=\"Is excessive licking a sign of pain in dogs?\">Is excessive licking a sign of pain in dogs?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_everything_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my dog keep licking everything all of a sudden?\">Why does my dog keep licking everything all of a sudden?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_sticking_his_tongue_in_and_out\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog keeps sticking his tongue in and out?\">What does it mean when a dog keeps sticking his tongue in and out?<\/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-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_gulping_and_licking\" title=\"Why does my dog keep gulping and licking?\">Why does my dog keep gulping and licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_are_dying\" title=\"How do dogs act when they are dying?\">How do dogs act when they are dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#What_your_dog_is_trying_to_warn_about_when_they_lick_their_paws\" title=\"What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?\">What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_suffering\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is suffering?\">How do you know if your dog is suffering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Are_dog_licks_really_kisses\" title=\"Are dog licks really kisses?\">Are dog licks really kisses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#Why_is_my_dog_constantly_licking_his_front_legs\" title=\"Why is my dog constantly licking his front legs?\">Why is my dog constantly licking his front legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking\/#What_dogs_lick_the_most\" title=\"What dogs lick the most?\">What dogs lick the most?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If your dog is licking themselves, you, or objects excessively, to the point that it seems like a self-stimulatory behavior, this might be a sign of anxiety, boredom, or pain. Obsessive self-licking can also be a sign of allergies or other health problems.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-licking-his-lips-and-opening-his-mouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why does my dog keep licking his lips and opening his mouth?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-excessive-licking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_excessive_licking\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from excessive licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Get Your Dog to Stop Licking You<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ignore It. When your dog starts licking you, walk away.<\/li>\n<li>Put Something in Their Mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Get Some Exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Take a Shower.<\/li>\n<li>Change Your Body Scent.<\/li>\n<li>Reward Good Behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WzwVS1MtzJM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-keep-licking-his-tongue-out\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_tongue_out\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep licking his tongue out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s usually because there is something going on around them that they perceive as a threat. Dogs who are licking their lips are usually sending the message that they are worried. Dogs lick their lips to appease and soothe a person or animal they see as a threat in order to ward off aggression.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-excessive-licking-a-sign-of-pain-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_excessive_licking_a_sign_of_pain_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is excessive licking a sign of pain in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the typical signs of pain in dogs? General behaviour: Shaking, flattened ears, low posture, aggression, grumpy temperament, panting or crying, excessive licking or scratching a specific area, reluctant to play, interact or exercise, lameness (limping), stiffness after rest, loss of appetite.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MBQHdZolBto\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-keep-licking-everything-all\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_everything_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep licking everything all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs lick because they are bored or anxious, which can be due to a change in routine, separation anxiety, or a new pet in the family. If you suspect boredom is to blame, you can try spending more time with your dog and also leave a treat-filled puzzle toy to help them pass the time when you are away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-keeps-sticking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_sticking_his_tongue_in_and_out\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog keeps sticking his tongue in and out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of those things is licking the air. A dog that licks the air sticks their tongue out of their mouth and appears to lap up imaginary liquid. They\u2019re not licking their lips like how some dogs do after dinner or when they\u2019re nervous\u2014they\u2019re literally licking the air.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_gulping_and_licking\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep gulping and licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine nausea and licking<\/p>\n<p>If your dog keeps licking her lips and swallowing or you notice your dog keeps swallowing saliva, odds are she\u2019s feeling nauseous.\u00a0 Licking and swallowing may also indicate mouth issues, such as a foreign object stuck there, or teeth or periodontal problems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking-1.jpg\" alt=\"Why does my dog keep gulping and licking?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-gulping-and-licking-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-act-when-they-are-dying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_are_dying\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they are dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog is dying, they may experience difficulty breathing, and their breathing may become shallow. You may also notice that your dog seems to struggle to catch their breath, and their breathing may be uneven. The time between each inhale and exhale may become longer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w-V2DcryOTs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-your-dog-is-trying-to-warn-about-when\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_your_dog_is_trying_to_warn_about_when_they_lick_their_paws\"><\/span>What your dog is trying to warn about when they lick their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw licking can be a sign of pain, allergy, boredom, anxiety, dry skin, hormone imbalances or the presence of fleas or ticks. If you are concerned there is an underlying health issue, seek veterinarian advice. A force-free behaviorist can help you understand if your dog is suffering from anxiety.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-suffering\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_suffering\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be sure to rule out other health issues first with a visit to your vet. The next of the major signs that a dog is dying is a loss of balance and motor control. If your dog does get up and move around, they may be very wobbly or act disoriented. They may shake or convulse while lying down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-suffering.jpg\" alt=\"How do you know if your dog is suffering?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-suffering.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-suffering-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-suffering-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-licks-really-kisses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_licks_really_kisses\"><\/span>Are dog licks really kisses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as. Dogs might lick your face if they can get to it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-constantly-licking-his-front\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_constantly_licking_his_front_legs\"><\/span>Why is my dog constantly licking his front legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Itchiness caused by an allergy or certain type of food is often the wrongdoer, but excessive licking can also be caused by pain somewhere in your dog\u2019s body. This is often the case for older dogs with arthrosis. In addition, there could be a behavioral cause, such as stress or anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1_EHeMa-TA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5cvz-Ssp3Lo\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-dogs-lick-the-most\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_lick_the_most\"><\/span>What dogs lick the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1 Labrador Retriever<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the Labrador Retriever is the first in my list of dogs that lick a lot. This cute dog remains one of the most popular breeds thanks to its friendly nature, eagerness to please, and gentle characters. They also make excellent service dogs due to their relaxed temperament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog keep licking?How do I stop my dog from excessive licking?Why does my dog keep licking his tongue out?Is excessive licking a sign of pain in dogs?Why does my dog keep licking everything all of a sudden?What does it mean when a dog keeps sticking his tongue in and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-keep-licking.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4544"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4544"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193511,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4544\/revisions\/193511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}