Licking tongue out

by Vickie
(Georgia)

Why does my dog constantly lick his tongue out of mouth?

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Jul 26, 2013
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nausea NEW
by: lisa

Other posters are correct, vet says it is nausea but I agree that they sometimes do it with yawning as well when nervous. If it is just licking then definitely nausea, you may notice that he will eat grass in order to vomit and relieve it and may not eat for a few days.

Jul 26, 2013
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licking tongue NEW
by: sherry cotton candie

Does your coton have long hair around his mouth?? I notice that Cotton will do this when her hair gets long around her lips. It gets in her mouth at times. When I see this I can take my fingers and straighten them out. She quits immediately. Just a thought that maybe this could be the problem.

Jul 25, 2013
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Possible cause for licking tougue NEW
by: Moonpie

My Coton did this and the vet said it meant he his stomach was upset. I have him on 1/2 a pecid AC every morning and he has stopped it. Some Cotons have very sensitive tummy's (mine is one) and this can be a sign of nausea. You might want to talk to your vet.

Jul 25, 2013
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licking his tongue NEW
by: Iris Miller

I read that when the dog does that sticking out the tongue licking his lips it a sign of anxiety, a nervous reaction. People do that too.
I give Tuffy reassurance and take him out for a little walk when he starts doing the lip licking and also paw licking. When we have bad weather and can't get outdoors, his pent up energy causes him to be on high alert for every single sound and he reacts to everything like a nervous wreck. When I stop him from barking he gets nervous and licks his lips. Eventually he curls up in a bal on the bed and naps.
If you ever watch the Long Island Psychic on cable tv TLC, she also does that licking of the lips when she gets nervous or ready to channel spirit.

Jul 25, 2013
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Licking Air NEW
by: Kirby's Mom

My dog does it sometimes, too. I notice when he does it, his breath is usually stinky. I think it's an upset belly/nausea/bloating type of thing.

Jul 25, 2013
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licking
by: Anonymous

I have water for my Coton at all times and he still sometimes does the licking the air thing. I don't know why either.

Jul 25, 2013
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your problem
by: Anonymous

Do you have water available for him at all times?

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