What's wrong with the dog constantly swallowing and licking his tongue? The dog's continuous swallowing and licking his tongue may be caused by thirst, foreign objects stuck in his throat, and wanting to vomit. Let me tell you the specific reasons below.
1. Thirsty
When people feel thirsty, they will subconsciously lick their lips with their tongues, and the same is true for dogs. When they feel thirsty, they will constantly swallow and lick their tongues to keep their lips and nose moist. So if the owner sees the dog licking his tongue, he can try to give the dog water, in case it is just thirsty.
2. Foreign objects are stuck in the throat
If the dog accidentally eats foreign objects such as bones, fish bones, plastics, etc., and the foreign objects are stuck in the throat, the dog will keep swallowing, and will also experience symptoms such as drooling and scratching the mouth with its claws. In this regard, the owner can open the dog's mouth for examination. If foreign objects can be seen, it is recommended that the pet doctor help remove them to avoid improper operation and scratch the dog's throat.
3. Want to vomit
When the dog has a stomach upset, it will feel vomiting, and at the same time, there will be symptoms such as swallowing saliva, licking his tongue, licking his nose, and hiccups. At this time, the owner should pay attention to observation. If you find that the dog is mentally depressed, lose appetite, etc., you should consult the pet doctor in time to see what is the specific cause, and then treat it accordingly.