licking urine
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licking urine
Please can someone tell me if it is normal for dogs to lick their urine? Biscuit always turns around and then laps up the urine. I do pick him up quickly so he doesn't get a chance if I catch him.
Michaela- Limit Dog or Bitch
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Re: licking urine
I have not had a problem like that but then mine are both girls . Mind you Tasha will lick most other things. I am sure someone else might have some ideas on that.
Carol
Carol
Re: licking urine
I think Eve's Amber does that too, I don't think she's ever found a solution sorry. Just be gratefull he doesn't eat his own poo as well, Thats another delightfull little habit lots of them have!
Tracy- Best In Show
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Re: licking urine
Roxy does this and the poo business. She licks her own wee and Rooney's wee. I am constantly watching her and telling her off and i think it is slowly getting through. Roxy relies alot on treats as when she goes outside then comes back in she waits at the treat drawer so I should really be giving her a treat whilst outside when she does not do it. She is so clever though, she knows when your not watching.
I was up with Roxy last night as she had some poo and when she has her tea, she seems to reject it later on in the night. I slept on the settee and she was in the puppy bed.
I was up with Roxy last night as she had some poo and when she has her tea, she seems to reject it later on in the night. I slept on the settee and she was in the puppy bed.
Rooney, Roxy&Pip- Supreme Champion
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Re: licking urine
It can be a problem (for us humans not the dogs )
I think the treat route is the way to go, always make sure you are with him when he goes to the loo and then quickly distract him with lots of praise and a treat.
Another solution is to allow your pup to wee on grass but that of course is not so easy if you only have concrete or patio. Once he is old enough to go for walks and also starts to control his bladder - and particularly when he starts to cock his leg - then it won't be a problem anymore (although of course male dogs like to lick and scent other nice smells on walks too if you let them )
I think the treat route is the way to go, always make sure you are with him when he goes to the loo and then quickly distract him with lots of praise and a treat.
Another solution is to allow your pup to wee on grass but that of course is not so easy if you only have concrete or patio. Once he is old enough to go for walks and also starts to control his bladder - and particularly when he starts to cock his leg - then it won't be a problem anymore (although of course male dogs like to lick and scent other nice smells on walks too if you let them )
Re: licking urine
So what would Roxy's excuse be for licking pee?! Cos she is a monkey?!
Rooney, Roxy&Pip- Supreme Champion
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Re: licking urine
well in the wild bitches would clean up anything that might attract predators to the nest - so thats her excuse
Re: licking urine
ICK! I've had a problem with Danny eating his own poop. YUCK if that isn't a disgusting habit I don't know what is. My vet gave him some medication called "Forbid" and so far so good. (fingers crossed)
Frugalkate- Puppy
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Re: licking urine
Oh I keep thinking we have cracked this with Isabella and then she will just go gulp some down before I can get to it to let me know she still loves it
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