Why does my dog keep licking itself? When to worry
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Dogs love to lick everything. From our hands and the floor to their paws and toys. However, sometimes you may notice that the licking is intense and leads to hair loss or irritation on the dog's skin. This may indicate a health problem or serious discomfort in the animal.
Generally, the dog licks all the time because:
- He has an allergy : The allergy may come from something in his environment (eg grass) or from his food and causes itching and rashes.
- Has dry skin : This can happen due to washing too often, deficiency in certain nutrients, allergies or changes in the weather.
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- Hurts : The dog may be in pain somewhere on his body due to illness, such as thyroid problems or bacterial and fungal infection. The pain may be superficial to the skin or deep within the body, so the dog licks itself all the time to relieve itself.
- Has parasites : Fleas and ticks are itchy, so the dog may bite and lick at places such as between the toes and the base of the tail.
- Bored or stressed : Continuous and repeated licking for no apparent reason indicates that the dog is doing it to calm down or to keep busy.
In any case, it is important to contact the veterinarian immediately so that he can perform all the necessary tests on the animal. This way, you will deal with any health or behavior problem in time.
