Murray Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Hi, my 3 year old Ive had 1 year has just started excessive licking of the top knee front, both legs. , its not 100% of time, but a lot. Everything else is normal in this healthy dog. Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 My boy does it too and it drives me crazy. I've had him to the vet and it is possibly the start of arthritis. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Could be a habit like children sucking their thumb but as Houndtime says it could be arthritis. It might be worth a visit to the vet or mention it at his next check-up. Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Could be some sort of contact allergy, or the beginning of arthritis as mentioned. Also some dogs develop soothing behaviors that help keep them calm that can include excessive licking of a body part or furniture (or wall or toy or whatever's handy). If your vet checks him out and there's no medical reason, try positively redirecting him to an appropriate chew item or toy when he starts doing it. I've also resorted to wrapping my dog up in a blanket burrito to keep them from getting at the place they want to lick! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 I went to the vet who couldn't find anything wrote but recommended a cone, he didn't like the cone as expected. So i tried another idea I had, I put one of my long sleeve T shirt on him, over his head and both front legs inside the arms... its working perfectly, he stopped licking, slept all night, woke up, ate, walked... perfect so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 It could also, just, be a habit he has acquired. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffeesdad Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Our hound does this as well. It appears to be soothing behavior. He will even lick while asleep. He gets anxious rather easily and it appears to be linked to that. So far he’s not had any side effects from it. Edited February 16, 2022 by Toffeesdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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