Sentences with phrase «licking behavior leads»
«Cats are more frequently adversely affected by topical flea preventatives than dogs are because their grooming and licking behavior leads them to ingest more of the product,» says Dr. Tina Wismer, a veterinarian at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois.
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Those changes are epigenetic based; and then that leads to essentially permanent changes in maternal behavior in that pup once it grows up that then is passed onto the next generation through that offspring's licking of her pups.
In USDA's own words [PDF], «Inspectors will never write a citation for «improper socialization»,» though USDA goes on to acknowledge: «Improper socialization and prolonged confinement may lead to stereotypic behaviors, which are seen as constant and repetitive actions such as: spinning, pacing, excessive licking of paws or legs, excessive barking, fearfulness / aggression.»
If your dog doesn't have enough that is stimulating in his or her environment it can lead to behaviors such as Hyperactivity, destructive chewing, and skin conditions due to excessive licking.
If your pet is obsessive about licking certain parts of his body and it leads to open wounds, the problem can be very difficult to fix long term, even using behavior modification techniques.