Dog Obsessively Licking The Floor

Changing your dog s licking behavior.

Dog obsessively licking the floor.

The origins of floor licking may be innocent enough your dog may have started it after meals when there were yummy crumbs on the floor but such purposeful licking isn t an obsessive or compulsive behavior. While a snack may temporarily help if it s caused by acid buildup it s important to find the exact cause and address the underlying problem. Does your dog lick things obsessively. Obsessive floor licking can also be caused by boredom.

If your vet rules out health problems assume your doggy s obsessive floor licking is a behavioral matter. There are a few things you can do to help stop your dog s tendency to lick the floor or everything else they see. If this is the problem your dog needs more exercise and mental stimulation. Walk your dog daily at the very least and try to run swim or bike with him.

Some dogs will also smack their lips or drool excessively when they feel nauseous. One of the most important is to be extremely careful when eating. So if your dog is licking the carpet floor fabric or walls consult with your vet especially if these episodes tend to reoccur or last for a long time. If your dog has excess energy stored with no way to release it many problem behaviors can occur such as chewing digging and licking.

This type of odd behavior might be caused of either a neurological or physical illness. But when a dog obsessively and abnormally licks the floor or brick walls or other objects that is another story. Try not to let any crumbs fall to the floor where your dog will be tempted to lick them up. If your dog is licking abnormal places such as the floors or the walls or if your dog is licking his her lips frequently these can be a signs of gastrointestinal upset.

A dog licking various objects is considered pretty much normal among pet owners and experts.