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Why is my dog licking everything like toys and bedding? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | 2 years and 11 months old | 2.4 lbs

My dog has started to lick everything like her toys and our bedsheet and all whats the reason and is it anything serious please help

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2020

Hello. Licking unusual surfaces could be an indication of some deficiency in Pavi's diet, or could be an indication of some gastrointestinal upset, like parasites. Make sure you are feeding her the best quality food you can afford & have her stool examined by your veterinarian for parasites. If the licking persists, you may need a more thorough workup to see what the underlying cause of this behavior is. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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