25
Sep
Why Do Dogs Lick Hands Excessively. Cheri Wulff Lucas a dog behavior specialist and rescuer suggests that the most common reason for dogs to lick their paws is because something is on or in them. Licking urgently could indicate some separation anxiety from a dog that has been left alone and was fearful. They can even be negatively affected by the diet of the chicken or beef in their dog food. In addition compulsive licking may be an indicator of underlying issues such as allergies infections or pain.
Dogs often lick when they are in pain. If its merely a symptom of a love. Many dogs have an intolerance to grains starches and soy. If your dog is licking themselves you or objects excessively to the point that it seems like a self-stimulatory behavior this might be a sign of anxiety boredom or pain writes Mary Robins for the American Kennel Club. Excessive licking is the compulsive licking of any surface for a period of time which is longer than is needed for exploratory or investigative purposes. Your dog may grunt uncomfortably if the area is painful or very bothersome or you may see your dog start to lick the area almost constantly even if it appears nothing is wrong.
Maybe its just water theyre licking off orI live in California so my dogs sometimes get foxtail stuck in their paws says Lucas.
In many cases licking is a learned behavior. Once that dog gets to licking you it might realize you have an intriguing human taste that is a bit salty. If your dog begins to lick obsessively irritation could lead to hair loss or raw skin. Also licking creates moisture which produces a form of topical anesthesia when it evaporates. Many dogs have an intolerance to grains starches and soy. You may notice your dog licking in between their toes.