{"id":6908,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lick-my-bed-so-much\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:39","slug":"why-does-my-dog-lick-my-bed-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lick-my-bed-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog lick my bed so much?"},"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-lick-my-bed-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_bed_so_much\" title=\"Why does my dog lick my bed so much?\">Why does my dog lick my bed so much?<\/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-lick-my-bed-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lick_my_bed\" title=\"Why does my dog like to lick my bed?\">Why does my dog like to lick my bed?<\/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-lick-my-bed-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_fabric\" title=\"Why does my dog lick fabric?\">Why does my dog lick fabric?<\/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-lick-my-bed-so-much\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_licks_your_bed\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog licks your bed?\">What does it mean when your dog licks your bed?<\/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-lick-my-bed-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_blanket_all_the_time\" title=\"Why does my dog lick my blanket all the time?\">Why does my dog lick my blanket all the time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_bed_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick my bed so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking the furniture <b>can signal a dog&#8217;s anxiety or stress or even a medical condition. A dog may lick furniture because he&#8217;s bored. Lacking any other stimulation to engage his mind and body, he might just be trying to pass the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lick_my_bed\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to lick my bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your bed is one of the items in your home that most strongly holds your scent, which is why your dog is gravitating towards it. Licking your bed makes your dog feel closer to you since they can taste and smell you while they do it. Remember, dogs have much more powerful noses than we do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_fabric\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive licking <b>can be a symptom of liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, dental problems and other conditions. Dogs often will lick fabric if they have an upset stomach  it apparently is their version of Pepto-Bismol. Talk to your vet about Rascal&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_licks_your_bed\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog licks your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your smell or possible crumbs of food on the bed could attract your dog. However, <b>if your dog is experiencing stress, boredom, or separation anxiety they might express it by licking the bed. Excessive licking could also be an obsessive behavior, pica, or a digestive issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_blanket_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick my blanket all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety. 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 <b>indication that the behavior is rooted in anxiety<\/b><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog lick my bed so much?Why does my dog like to lick my bed?Why does my dog lick fabric?What does it mean when your dog licks your bed?Why does my dog lick my blanket all the time? Why does my dog lick my bed so much? 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