My dog licked something while peeing. What signs of illness should I watch for?

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almost 3 hours ago when i went outside with charlie it seemed like he licked the floor while peeing. my mom says she didn’t see him lick anything (maybe he was licking his lips, considering that this happened while he was peeing so i think it would be hard for him to lick the floor at the same time?, or he might have been smelling other dog pee because it looked like fresh pee right where he peed). if he had licked it and it was something bad would he have shown signs by now? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. He is more than likely going to be just fine. If he did lick something on the ground, it would depend on what he consumed and how much was actually ingested. There is a bacterial infection that is spread through the urine of wildlife, livestock and infected dogs. It is known as leptospirosis. Most dogs are vaccinated for this disease if it is prevalent in your area. If he shows any signs of illness, he will need to be seen by a veterinarian. It is a good sign that he is still acting fine. I hope this information helps!

My dog licked something while peeing. What signs of illness should I watch for?

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