Some dogs who start licking surfaces excessively will not stop with the floor or wall but you may also notice your dog is licking his blanket excessively keeps licking your furniture or won t stop licking his paw.
My dog keeps licking the floor and gagging.
Marty says this problem is called excessive licking of surfaces also known as els and as healthy pets reports a canadian study recently found that a majority of dogs with this condition have some kind of gastrointestinal also known as gi condition.
You are right to be concerned because most likely your dog appears very uncomfortable and even panicky seeking your presence for reassurance.
This can happen with the liver and it is a sign something is wrong.
This is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland and liver disease which puts your pet in a distressed mood making them lick the floor continuously.
It may have started impacting their digestive system.
So you suspect your dog has an upset stomach and now you have noticed your dog licking the carpet or licking the floor.
Following are some possible explanation as to why dogs lick the carpet.
The vet is going to be able to check whether bacteria have started attacking the dog s internal organs.
If your dog keeps licking the floor and throwing up then it is a sign that something is wrong.
Another reason why your dog is licking the floor could be a cushing disease.