Why is my dog licking the air and smacking his lips so much?

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Buster smacks a lot, licking and licking the air. He doesn't appear to have teeth or mouth problems and receives a lot of attention. What could be causing this? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male | neutered | 11 years and 2 months old | 20 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Buster may have small seizures or a gastro-intestinal problem. "Fly catching" and licking the air are usually caused by minor seizures. I suggest you take a little video with your cell phone and take Buster and the video to your vet for an exam. Also record the circumstances that trigger this, and how long the episodes last.

Why is my dog licking the air and smacking his lips so much?

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