Why does my dog keep licking everything?

Excessive licking must be differentiated from pica. An observant owner can usually describe exactly what behavior the dog is performing. Although some dogs may only lick objects excessively, others may exhibit pica and excessive licking as part of the same set of behaviors. read more

My dog licks everything. Although many owners think it is simply annoying, excessive licking can harm a dog or be a sign of medical problems. Learn to identify the causes of repetitive licking in dogs and how to treat it, so you are ready the next time owners bring up the issue. read more

If your dog is a repeat offender and has to consistently lick everything around your house, you may be dealing with a compulsive licker. In this case, don't worry; your dog will not end up on the psychiatrist bed. read more