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Is it normal for my dog to lick hands, furniture, and other pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

He sometimes licks things such as hands/ bed sheets/pillows/his paw/my other dogs eyes .. is this normal?

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Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

Licking is a normal behavior. Licking excessive at the paws can be due to allergies. Monitor the paws for redness, irritation, or copper colored staining. Have him seen by your veterinarian if it seems like he is licking excessive at himself.

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