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Jul
Is It Good For My Dog To Lick My Wounds. Why does my dog lick my wounds. Many people still feel that as a natural response of a dog to a. Every veterinarian knows that animal patients are driven to lick wounds. Your dog wont just stop at his own wounds however and is likely to lick any grazes cuts or injuries you may have sustained as well.
A bodysuit or a t-shirt can be quite effective in stopping your dog from licking wounds on it torso and abdomen. Animals mouths are cleaner than ours they say citing the pithy adage that suggests wed all rather eat a plate of spaghetti off a dogs tongue than off our Crate Barrel finest. However despite the healing properties of saliva you must not encourage the licking behavior. Just like how your dogs mother would have licked any wounds your dog. We have all seen the destructive force it can be in surgical wound healing. There is a belief that dog saliva can heal wounds.
The image of an animal licking its wounds is often associated with anyones attempt to feel better after a metaphorical injury.
It is rare for dog saliva to cause serious injury but it has in more than one case. However despite the healing properties of saliva you must not encourage the licking behavior. They are natural healers when it comes to grooming and cleaning. We have all seen the destructive force it can be in surgical wound healing. Excessive licking can lead to irritation paving the way for hot spots infections and potential self-mutilation. Just like how your dogs mother would have licked any wounds your dog.