excessive licking
Too much tonguing
Excessive licking describes repeated licking beyond what's normal or necessary.
In veterinary contexts, it refers to compulsive behavior in dogs or cats that lick themselves, objects, or people to the point of causing harm or irritation: The vet said the bald patches came from excessive licking.
The phrase also appears in pet care discussions about unwanted behavior: How do I stop my dog's excessive licking?
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- obsessiveConsumed by fixation
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
obsessive behavior · lapping · slobber · wound · soothing · anxiety · anxiety disorder · fur · paws · hotspot · irritation · nervous · repetitive · self-soothing · wet · wet fur · raw · bald patch
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