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Sep
What Does It Mean When A Dog Keeps Licking Its Legs. If your dog is licking just one foot or leg that would indicate some sort of injury or ache. Sure its a bit awkward but there are many causes to consider and a trip to the vet may be in order. Obsessive licking may be a sign of underlying issues including anxiety boredom or fear. There are numerous reasons many of which indicate a serious health problem.
This behavior may seem insignificant but its possible that its a sign of a larger problem. Basically what happens is that the dogs repeated licking causes erosion of superficial layers of the dogs skin and infection which leads to a vicious cycle of more licking. However if your dog licks more frequently or you notice other signs such as discharge swollen or red penis vulva or anus pustules discoloration of the skin or you observe your dog straining to urinate see your veterinarian for help. Check for bumps lesions and foreign bodies and monitor how they move to see if arthritis or an injury may be the issue. Your dog licks your legs for a variety of reasons such as. Research shows that dogs who interact with their owners by licking them experience a rise in oxytocin levels.
Allergies boredom dry skin hormonal imbalance pain and parasites.
There are some circumstances were licking their genitals may be a sign of a problem. Dogs lick themselves as well as other dogs as a form of cleaning. Licking can be one way to alleviate pain. If a dog keeps licking himself excessively it may mean that the dog is suffering from some underlying physical or emotional problems. Some dogs tend to lick their lips more than others and most pet owners worry when the licking becomes excessive or is a new behavior. Check for bumps lesions and foreign bodies and monitor how they move to see if arthritis or an injury may be the issue.