Excessive licking

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Discussion Starter · Sep 4, 2007

Looking at the title, I suspect most of you will go straight to allergies but I have reason to believe it isn't and I don't think it is an adolescent male thing either. If I knew, I probably would be posting the question...
A couple weeks ago, Ringer started licking a bunch in his genital area and I also noticed he has started to get a bit 'excited' in certain circumstances. I figured he was just enjoying himself and left it at that. I don't exactly like it when he does it so I say no and give him something else to do. After that, he plays for a bit and then goes back to licking but then it goes to his inner back legs, then his front legs and paws, then the carpet/sofa/dirt between his paws. It's really weird. If he stayed on his body, I would say allergy. Is he just retarded?

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HannaBanana

· #2 · Sep 4, 2007

Alergy or Yeast. I think you are feeding the Beneful. Try to see what happens when you switch, give it about 3 weeks to kick in.

The corn maybe doing a number on him. If the area like paws it smells foul, could be yeast.

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15842

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 4, 2007

Yeah, I'm switching from the Beneful garbage right now. I expect it will fix a bunch of things.

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tootsie

· #4 · Sep 4, 2007

Yep I bet switching will fix a bunch and you will also see a great improvement in other areas as well, such as his coat, and less stool! :wink:

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15842

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 4, 2007

Yeah, picking up horse terds is starting to hurt my back

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15842

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 4, 2007

HannaBanana\";p=\"28464 said:
Alergy or Yeast. I think you are feeding the Beneful. Try to see what happens when you switch, give it about 3 weeks to kick in.

The corn maybe doing a number on him. If the area like paws it smells foul, could be yeast.

Normally I would agree but he has been eating this food his whole life and he is licking inanimate objects as well as himself.

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Kate

· #7 · Sep 4, 2007

Perhaps a trip to the vet might be in order. He could have a UTI (urinary tract infection) that's causing him discomfort or a food allergy. I think I'd rule out the medical problems and then work with Liz on behavioral issues. Boxer's are known for licking themselves clean much like a cat, and maybe he's just an over-achiever. Hope you find the answer.

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mblogsd

· #8 · Sep 4, 2007

Willy does the same thing. I guess I just didn't give it a thought. He's a dog. Dogs lick themselves. If you figure it out, please let me know so I can give it a try.

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HannaBanana

· #9 · Sep 5, 2007

Food alergies can develop even after a year of feeding the same thing. Its very odd, I know but that is why I try to rotate kibble flavors every 6 months or so.

We were on Canidae until Hanna developed big time alergies. Were on it a year. HOlistic vet said it can take up to a year for it to form, so we made the switch.

Hopefully the switch from beneful will lighten up your horse poos and give Ringer no itchies and a great coat

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