Why is my dog frantically licking and eating carpet suddenly at night?

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hello, i have a female lab mix who is normally very healthy, tonight she is frantically licking and is trying to chew or eat anything at all, including the carpet, it came on suddenly, she isnt choking, she did it last week also at night, dont know how to hekp her, Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Terre! It could be that she has an upset stomach, and the excess licking is due to nausea. She may be trying to chew on things or eat them in order to vomit, just as dogs eat grass with a stomach upset. Because it's happening at night, she could have an excess build up of bile in her stomach causing these symptoms. You can try giving her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice to see if that helps settle her stomach. Keep her from swallowing anything, as it could cause a foreign body obstruction. Try to keep her as quiet as possible, and if the behavior continues in the morning, I would take her into the vet for an exam.

Why is my dog frantically licking and eating carpet suddenly at night?

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