Why is my dog constantly licking her lips but acting normal?

Licking the lips can sometimes be a sign of nervousness, nausea, or even an issue with the teeth or mouth. If he hasn't had a dental cleaning recently, tartar on the teeth or gums could be causing some irritation and thus the licking behavior. Nausea such as from minor GI upset, may also cause drooling, or have signs such as vomiting or diarrhea, but this is not always the case. If it continues or you see any signs of illness/smell bad breath, etc, having your vet take a look is best. If you've changed something in his environment around the time the licking started (new pet, people, items in the house, etc) it could be that he's feeling a bit nervous or uncomfortable as well. Making sure he gets some extra attention and the cause of the nervousness is addressed (IE making sure he has someplace to go rest and hide, using a pheromone diffuser, etc) may help.

It may be a normal "quirk" for Precious. However, nausea and dental disease can also cause them to lick their lips. If she's not having any other symptoms like vomiting or poor appetite, then you could continue to monitor her. If she hasn't seen a vet recently, it would be a good idea to have a through exam done by a veterinarian to see if she has dental disease or look for any other medical reasons she might be doing this.

Hello, thank you for your question about Kiwi. The signs that you are describing are usually indicative of nausea. Depending on when they occur in relation to her eating it may be related to her food or could be a sign of another condition. If she is otherwise acting normally I would recommend continuing to monitor her. Additionally you can try using Prilosec. If she is having vomiting or lethargy I would recommend having her seen by your veterinarian so that they can perform an examine and look for an underlying condition. Hope this helps, good luck!

This sign could be quite generic and could be compatible commonly with teeth problems or nausea (related to gastrointestinal inflammation/infections), but it is not uncommon even in normal dogs. In Puffina case I would just monitor her should the signs be persistent or getting worse or should you notice any gastrointestinal sign as vomiting or diarrhoea. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It sounds like Nene may be feeling a bit nauseated or anxious. This can cause symptoms such as burping/hiccuping, licking lips, drooling, etc. Causes can be anything from GI upset, to illness, bloat, or even something stuck in the mouth or throat. If he won't let you examine his mouth at all and is refusing to eat or drink, seems painful, or in distress, having him examined by a vet ASAP is best to rule out more serious issues.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Minnie. She may have dental disease that is painful and causing the signs you have described. She could also be experiencing nausea. If her symptoms persist, I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. A thorough examination will be performed and hopefully the doctor will be able to tell you to the source of her problem. Then treatment can be recommended of necessary. I hope this information helps!

No, this isn't normal. Foaming around the mouth can be a sign of nausea, poisoning, difficulty swallowing, poor dental hygiene, and even rabies. If Tucky is vaccinated for rabies, then it is extremely unlikely that would be a cause of the hyper salivation. Licking the lips is also a sign of nausea. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If he continues to foam at the mouth in the absence of food, on the bland diet, or becomes lethargic he will need to see a vet.