My dog is obsessed with licking everything. How can I stop it?

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I have a min pin dotson mix and he's obsessed with licking the floor the blankets that carpet that sheets that the air that everything what can I do or what is he missing in his diet that I can make him stop or something cuz it's driving me crazy. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 20 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is likely not a medical condition but behavioral, like OCD, boredom or stress. If this is sudden then I would have him examined and general senior blood work drawn. Provide plenty of activity and toys to chew on. Be sure he can be talked out of the licking and it isn't a seizure. Licking can also be a sign of nausea, so you can try a week of a bland diet and antinausea medications from your Vet to see if it stops the licking. If he checks out fine with the Vet and proving exercise and toys doesn't help you can discuss starting him on anti-anxiety medications. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

My dog is obsessed with licking everything. How can I stop it?

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