Dog Behavior – Problems With Excessive Licking
Excessive Licking in Dogs
Animals lick themselves, cats more so than dogs. Usually the purpose is grooming or to heal a wound. Saliva actually contains an epidermal or nerve-growth factor which has the capability of promoting more rapid wound healing or tissue reunification. But John Heinerman writing in his book Natural Pet Cure says there are limits to how often a dog may lick an area of its body.
When dogs become bored or stressed out over something, they will start licking a favorite spot to relieve the boredom or for comfort. This dog behavior would be similar to a child sucking its thumb. In time this dog behavior becomes so habitual that the dog begins to exhibit the behavior even when he/she is not stressed or bored.
Heinerman recommends giving your pet 10-20 drops daily of St. John’s Wort or several capsules of valerian to prevent the continuation of the problem. Making sure your pet is happy and not left alone for long periods of time will also help cure this problem. Also, providing a good number of safe chewable toys will help.
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