Why Do Dogs Like To Lick Their Bottoms?

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Dogs like to lick the following reasons:

1. It may be that the urinary system is infected by bacteria or fungi, which leads to itchy skin on the dog's penis, so it will frequently lick it.

2. It may be the dog’s normal behavior of cleaning the body. The dog’s penis has urine residue, and the dog will also lick the bottom to clean the body.

3. It may be a sign that the dog is in estrus. The stimulation of hormones in the body during the estrus period causes the dog to lick the reproductive organs.

4. If it is a male dog, it may be suffering fromScrotum or penis inflammation. If it is a female dog, it may suffer from scrotal inflammation, scrotal inflammation and edema, which will lead to licking behavior.

5. It may be that the dog suffers from bladder stones, urethral stones, cystitis and other diseases, and the dog will lick the bottom.

Here's how to prevent your dog from licking:
1. Keep the dog's living environment clean, do a good job of cleaning the body, and avoid licking caused by environmental factors.

2. Provide dogs with a healthy diet, improve the stomach, promote the health of the urinary system, and avoid penile infections.

3. If the dog is excessively licking due to estrus, it needs to be taken to the hospital for examination, and it can be sterilized if necessary.

4. If it is caused by various diseases, you need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and you need to wear an Elizabeth ring to prevent the dog from continuing to lick and prevent secondary infection.

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