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Why Does My Dog Keep Licking My Other Dogs Ears. The constant licking keeps the ear canal moist which makes it an easy breeding ground for bacteria. Amy Pike DVM of Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. When a dog licks another dogs ears it may be simply an act of groomingTwo dogs who live side by side and consider each other part of one pack will feel comfortable grooming each other. Sure they can lick their paw or legs to get the same soothing effect but theyve developed a habit of licking the ears of your other dog.
I have put things such as neosporin and as far as antibiotics to try and stop the infection but he will not stop licking. Some dogs may lick their pet parents ears because theyre being submissive. If one dog persists in licking the other dog may at some point communicate a need for the other dog to move on. For dogs that are intent on licking chewing or scratching themselves only the cause may be easier to find. A good solution is to take part in some training sessions where your dog will be able to mingle with others and relearn at what level he needs to execute his social skills. You may have noticed your pet licking the ears of another dog cat or even human in the household.
Amy Pike DVM of Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St.
If one dog is obsessively licking another dogs ear it can lead to ear infection over time. There are six major causes of why your dog may obsessively lick. My dog has licked a hole on my other dogs head just behind the ear. Why Does My Dog Lick My Other Dogs Ears. Amy Pike DVM of Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. In some ways similar to when monkeys perform a communal and reciprocal picking through of their fur to remove dirt and parasites dogs lick each others ears as a grooming favor.