Why Does My Dog Keep Licking the Air?

My dog keeps licking the floor. It’s not always intentional, but he does it. One time he did it while I was out and he jumped on the table and started licking the table. Then another time, while I was watching him he ran in front of the window and started licking the curtains.

Since I have had him for 10 years: he has become used to my trying to stop him from licking the floor. The main thing is to be consistent with your commands and your dog keeps licking the floor because it’s his way of saying he’s enjoyed being your dog. If you are consistent with your verbal signals and your dog keeps licking the floor, you can probably figure out what is causing it. Your vet should be able to give you a good idea of what might be causing it and help you treat his condition.

Your dog may have a medical condition that is causing him to lick the floor: Foxtail canes and rashes can cause severe oral discomfort. Other breeds like German Shepherds or Huskies may suffer from an oral infection. The vet will probably recommend an antibiotic or perhaps ointment or an antihistamine to help alleviate his discomfort. You can try some home remedies as well.

Have you ever wondered why your dog may lick the floor but never lick your hands? Well if your dog is constantly licking your hands, it could have something to do with your warm soapy hands. Our mouths are warmer than any other part of our body and our hands are closer to our face than any other part. So, when our lips and hands are feeling cold or damp our minds think we need to take a drink or eat something. This causes our mouth to produce even more saliva which can cause painful dry lips and an itchy tongue.

A dog licking the floor but not always licking is also a common symptom: In this case the most likely culprit is fleas. Fleas lay their eggs on your dog’s skin, and when your dog’s immunity breaks down the eggs will remain on his skin for life. The immunity break down can be caused by stress from another dog, or it can be caused by a change in diet.

So now you know you should have your dog checked out: if he is licking the floor a lot. If you don’t the vet immediately should you see if your dog keeps licking the air and why. Once you know the cause, you can decide what to do to help your dog heal faster.