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My dog keeps licking air. Should I worry about nausea or illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 2 months old

My dog keeps licking the air, she normally does it when we are just siting down and it's all the time. should I be worried?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2016

Licking the air in most cases is a sign of nausea, she might have an upset tummy or possibly some more serious gastrointestinal/systemic disease. If she loses her appetite and this symptom does not resolve- take Chiquis to the vet in order to get it checked.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on March 16th, 2017

    Licking the lips is usually a sign of nausea, stomach upset. in some cases it could also be a neurological sign. if the problems continues for more than a couple days- take her to the vet to get it checked.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 31st, 2019

    Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Roo. This could be due to a dental problem, nausea, stress, something is stuck to the roof of her mouth, or she may have a GI issue. If this keeps happening, I would have her seen by a vet. Best of luck.

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