You ll occasionally see a dog licking a window or a tile floor she says.
A dog licking food off the floor.
Licking can also be a sign of nausea in some dogs.
If your dog has excess energy stored with no way to release it many problem behaviors can occur such as chewing digging and licking.
If your dog is licking abnormal places such as the floors or the walls or if your dog is licking his her lips frequently these can be a signs of gastrointestinal upset.
Sometimes dogs can act quite weird and some of the oddest behaviors happen around the food bowl.
Walk your dog daily at the very least and try to run swim or bike with him.
If you have small kids that drop food on your floor tiles your pup may learn to lick for snacks.
Some dogs act scared of the food bowl others will move the food bowl around and some others will nitpick a mouthful of kibble and then eat it off the floor.
Also apply a taste repellent to the floor where your pooch licks.
This is only a temporary fix not a substitute for addressing the underlying cause of the obsessive floor licking.
If you find your dog licking the floor all the time k9 of mine says you should first make sure the flooring is clean from food or cleaning product residue to ensure your dog isn t trying to lick something specific off the ground.
If your pet licks floor tiles in the kitchen but not other rooms he s probably learned that he may uncover food by doing so.
If this is the problem your dog needs more exercise and mental stimulation.
That s probably because something was spilled there or because it s cool or they like the texture.
One of the most important is to be extremely careful when eating.
You could also try giving your dog an alternative to licking the carpet.
While a snack may temporarily help if it s caused by acid buildup it s important to find the exact cause and address the underlying problem.
Try not to let any crumbs fall to the floor where your dog will be tempted to lick them up.
Clean the area well with vinegar and water and be sure to rinse thoroughly with just water.
Obsessive floor licking can also be caused by boredom.
Some dogs will also smack their lips or drool excessively when they feel nauseous.
A little ammonia vinegar cayenne pepper or citrus should deter licking.
Lucas says that if your dog is licking something other than what s listed here it s likely a sensory response or indicative of a problem.
