Why do Dogs Lick Themselves?

Why do Dogs Lick Themselves?-Reasons why dogs lick themselves include grooming, boredom, injury, chronic pain or skin issues.
-While some licking is a harmless habit, excessive licking can be indicative of a skin or coat issue that needs addressing.
-To help maintain a healthy skin and coat, it is a good idea to offer your dog a supplement such as Pooch & Mutt’s Bionic Biotic or a high quality dry food such as Pooch & Mutt’s Health & Digestion.

We’ve all been there. It’s late at night and you’re trying to sleep when suddenly you hear an incessant ‘Lick, lick, slurp!’. Your dog is merrily licking its paws or belly and the noise is akin to torture. You tell them to stop and they settle for a few minutes, only to pick right back up where they left off. Why do they do this?!

Well, there are actually more reasons than you might realise why a dog may lick themselves. These include:

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