[header] How to deal with excessive licking in older dogs [title] Take your dog to the vet. [step] If your dog begins excessive licking in old age, or at any time, you should take your dog to the vet. Excessive licking is a possible symptom for a number of different treatable medical conditions.
[header] How to deal with excessive licking in older dogs [title] Take your dog to the vet. [step] If your dog begins excessive licking in old age, or at any time, you should take your dog to the vet. Excessive licking is a possible symptom for a number of different treatable medical conditions.
[substeps] Dogs with ovarian cysts are at higher risk for developing a heavy coating of protein called ovarian cysts. This coating is indicated by abnormal texture, and makes the skin excessively thin and waxy. Note that, among the many common diseases, excessive licking is more likely to be a result of overeating an excessive amount of food. Think about possible medical causes for excessive licking. Take your dog to the vet and explain when the licking first began, and what area of the body, or objects the dog is licking. Possible causes for licking include : [substeps] Allergies. Some symptoms to look for include : [substeps] Severe bouts of excessive licking pawing and/or licking dripping licking difficult eating or licking specific areas consuming excessive licking. Excessive licking can be an indication of a serious medical condition.