My dog had a problem

My dog had a problem a while back - he had these attacks where he has to lick the floor and chew up and eat my plants - it sounded like he has to hiccup and a funny smell comes out of his mouth. it was impossible to calm him down - he seemed a bit panicky, too... he also coughed really loudly every now and then, which was usually the sign for me that it was starting up again. the vet said he probably had digestive problems or something stuck in his throat when he did this. Sometimes it went on for hours. BUT it didn't happen any more in his last year, fortunately... RIP Bobby
I thought I'd leave this up for other dog-owners who might have the same problem...

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Pets & Animals

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• dog
• medical
• problem
• lick
• attack
• hiccup
• cough

[wastedpenguins]

my dog does this. we found him out in the country and rescued him (after checking for a microchip and the paper/craigslist for 3 weeks). but he does it almost as a nervous disorder. i think he was mistreated before i found him or beaten because if we have to scold him for anything he gets like this and keeps licking the floor. and he is the most calm and normal dog ever until he does this about every month and a half or so. i just pet him and give him sum tums and get him off the carpet

[ricarino]

Our dog was probably abused also before we got him - he was definitely neglected by his former owner. other than that, he is usually also very calm, and the episodes do really seem like nervous attacks, so there are lots of similarities going on here... read my answer to chrislaver1 below - maybe your dog needs a new diet also? see what your vet thinks - ask for a blood evaluation for dietary needs and deficits (it cost me about $50, though...)

[chrislaver1]

My 2 y.o. lab is doing this, and hiccuping/retching at the same time, with the occasional cough. He's also not holding down food (especially larger meals or when he's drank lots of water) about 50% of the time...

Did it clear up on its own? the soggy bread didn't really help....4 vet visits and multiple diagnostics (xray, ultrasound, urine/fecal, bloodwork) show nothing. Vet thought it was a blockage before that, now no one knows....

[ricarino]

hey - sorry for not answering - i haven't been online for months... Well, my dog is pretty much done with the episodes. Mostly likely because I put him on a new diet, because that's what the vet suggested after we had a blood sample evaluated for dietary needs and deficits. At least I thought we were finally over with it - after the diet change he was back to normal for a long time, but the episodes are showing up every now and then again - maybe once every 2 or 3 months...

[Isaidsohaha]

My dog acts the same way, he's gaging and coughing alot. When I take him to the vet the rascal acts all normal so it's hard for the vet to figure out what's wrong with him.

[ricarino]

try making a video of your dog during another episode and show it to the vet - if he knows anything, please tell me

[mnozzie]

Wow there is a life saving product out there I use called GI support from only Arita pet. Com It helps dogs and cats digest their food better and it works to push the food thru the system with ease. I think your fog had acid stomach and the acid was coming up in his mouth and he didn't understand so he was trying to do a couple things relieve his upset stomach by eating the plants which makes it worse if they are plants that can make a pet suck and getting the taste of acid outbid his mouth.

[LionGoddess1]

I think they do that when they're nauseous

[ccabnto27]

This just happened to me this morning, and I think I remember my dog doing this months ago but she stopped by herself after 5 mins. This morning she started to hump my leg which is not allowed for her so i pushed her away and sat next to the cat. After 5 mins, she started to do this, she hid under the bed and got her out of there by telling her we were going outside. She licked the floor, bit the carpet and made that weird noise with her tongue. I checked her mouth and nothing.

[livinharder]

Dogs that have (licking attacks) be it on themselves or licking furniture ect. are most likely suffering from allergies. Many dogs have allergies and react differently to there personal situation. If your dog has trouble breathing or has excessive coughing or heavy breathing, take them to your vet. It could be kennel cough, flu, or pneumonia. In serious cases these viruses can be fatal.

Dr. J Strahs

[IndigoCat17]

OMG my dog does that too same thing you said in the discription !! She ate the plants and was gulping and slurping same as your dog!!

[ISometimesEatDogPoop]

like when they eat grass the acidity makes them puke so he must just feal a little sick just take him outside let him eat a bit of grass puke then hell be fine if not call the vet.