Licking the air?

[CCandMurray]

I'll try the Pepcid, thank you [MENTION=3354]RiiSi[/MENTION] unfortunately I don't think it was his anal glands, the licking continues today

 

[1Chumly]

I gave Monty Pepcid AC from a recommendation on here when he started air licking and it did the trick. I did have his anal glands checked just in case but all was OK. He still does it occasionally but now mostly when I put something on his face!

 

[CCandMurray]

I gave Monty Pepcid AC from a recommendation on here when he started air licking and it did the trick. I did have his anal glands checked just in case but all was OK. He still does it occasionally but now mostly when I put something on his face!

thanks do you give it before every meal?

 

[1Chumly]

I only gave it to him a couple of times. I went online and did a search for dosage and can't remember what it was offhand, sorry. I would look for you but about to walk out the door!

 

[TyTysmom]

thanks do you give it before every meal?

Yes that would work. Do the 10mg one which should be the lowest you can find. Regular Pepcid. (Aka Famotidine)


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[CCandMurray]

Tried the tums tonight, no such luck will try Pepcid tomorrow

 

[RiiSi]

If the gastric acids have irritated his esophagus for some time the medicine may not help right away. You may need to give him medicine for some a few days before every meal before you see a diffrence.

 

[CCandMurray]

So guys I'm sorry I know this is an older thread but I'm feeling a little frustrated. I've tried tums, Pepcid, switching foods (blue wildnerness duck, fromms beef frittata, lamb and lentil, pork and peas, zignature lamb, natures variety salmon) and nothing seems to stop the licking we are due for a vet visit and I'm thinking of asking for allergy testing. I would love to hear any of your suggestions before we go to the vet!! Thanks so much

 

[2BullyMama]

So guys I'm sorry I know this is an older thread but I'm feeling a little frustrated. I've tried tums, Pepcid, switching foods (blue wildnerness duck, fromms beef frittata, lamb and lentil, pork and peas, zignature lamb, natures variety salmon) and nothing seems to stop the licking we are due for a vet visit and I'm thinking of asking for allergy testing. I would love to hear any of your suggestions before we go to the vet!! Thanks so much

And you checked/cleaned tail and anal glands?


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[CCandMurray]

I clean his tail pocket twice a day with duoxo wipes, not sure what to be looking for/how to check his anal glands. I have had them expressed a couple of times in the past but they never seemed super concerned about it at the vet. At times he also licks the carpet and his paws, the paws not so much lately

 

[2BullyMama]

Lambeau licks air at times too, and i still can't figure out why... He doesn't have a tail and i did allergy testing to identify all his triggers but he mostly does it when ( at least i think) he is tired


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[CCandMurray]

I feel like it is food related because he seems to do it after breakfast for a little bit and after dinner a little bit. Maybe I should try adding pumpkin? I worry because it's made his chin acne impossible to get rid of, I don't want him to feel uncomfortable. I'm worried about mega e or some other scary digestive problem

 

[1Chumly]

It is baffling. Monty does it a bit more now and the only thing I can point to is after I clean his nose rope (quite often) and occasionally after I put his eye drops in. Sometimes he doesn't do it for a couple of days or so, then it's several times a day for no reason. Pepcid no longer seems to make any difference. I can usually distract him and stop him but sometimes it takes a bit of doing. I think in Monty's case, it is to do with his face most of the time. I am scared it will become a compulsive habit.

 

[2BullyMama]

I feel like it is food related because he seems to do it after breakfast for a little bit and after dinner a little bit. Maybe I should try adding pumpkin? I worry because it's made his chin acne impossible to get rid of, I don't want him to feel uncomfortable. I'm worried about mega e or some other scary digestive problem

May be time for allergy testing?


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[schak]

Our dog does this occasionally. We refer to it as "biting flies."

Here is a link ...

What is Fly-Snapping Syndrome? | CANIDAE®