Why is my dog licking the floor?

Dogs Who Obsessively Lick the Floor. Obsessive floor licking is cause for a vet appointment. Some lapping at the floor and other surfaces is normal for your pooch, but it's concerning when it's obsessive. This may indicate a health problem, so schedule a vet appointment promptly. read more

The origins of floor licking may be innocent enough -- your dog may have started it after meals, when there were yummy crumbs on the floor, but such purposeful licking isn't an obsessive or compulsive behavior. Once it becomes obsessive, your pooch's floor licking is considered a stereotypy. read more

Licking the floor or licking their feet or flanks can be a mild form of OCD. It can also be brought on by stress, anxiety or boredom. If something has changed in her environment--a new baby, new pet or move--licking may be a stress-relieving behavior. read more