Dog Licking and Swallowing Behaviors
Licking is one of many ways for dogs to interact and discover the world around them. It’s a normal behavior as long as it’s not compulsive and destructive.
Dog licks nipples
Here are a few common reasons that may explain dogs that sudden lick their owner’s nipples.
When dogs keep swallowing and having hiccups
Underlying health problems, especially issues in the digestive system, may lead to constant swallowing and hiccups.
When dogs lick a baby a lot
One natural concern that people might have is whether it is safe for dogs to lick a baby’s face.
When dogs chatter their teeth after licking
Does your dog have an odd tendency to chatter their teeth after licking? This could be normal and just an impulsive reaction for dogs.
When dogs lick blankets
It’s perfectly normal for dogs to lick the blanket as long as it’s not compulsive.
When dogs lick your face when you cry
It’s usually a sign of affection and care but other reasons many also explain a dog that licks your face whenever you cry.
When dogs keep licking their nose
It’s normal for dogs to lick their nose. It starts to become a concern when they start to lick their nose excessively.
When dogs lick another dog's pee
It’s not just an unsanitary behavior. There could be a valid purpose for dogs that like to lick another dog’s pee.
When dogs lick you and nobody else
It could be a sign of care and affection when a dog licks you and nobody else.
When a male dog licks the privates of other another male dog
While it’s strange, it might be normal for a male dog to lick the privates of another male dog as long it’s not excessive.
When dogs lick your wound
The reason might be admirable but allowing your dog to lick your wound is not something you should encourage.
When dogs suddenly lick everything around them
Licking is a perfectly normal behavior but only if it’s compulsive. There is something wrong if your dog is suddenly licking everything around him.
When dogs lick the air
It may look like the dog is licking the air but he may in fact be trying to lick his nose due to a number of health or behavioral reasons.
When dogs lick their butt
Health issues such as anal gland infections may result in dogs that won’t stop licking their butts.
When dogs lick each other's ears
Dogs are social animals. They partake in act of social grooming which may involve licking one another’s ears.
When dogs lick your feet
It might be an affectionate behavior you probably want to discourage your dog from doing if your feet are dirty.