Dogs who keep licking their urethra may just be cleaning the hair around the urethral opening, or it may be caused by estrus, urethral inflammation, urethral infection, or stones. If the dog only licks its urethra after peeing and has no other abnormal symptoms, it may be simply cleaning up, and the owner can ignore it. However, if the dog also has difficulty urinating at the same time, it requires attention. It is recommended that you take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
1. Clean the hair around the urethral opening
Some dogs like to be clean, so they will clean the hair around the urethral opening after peeing. If this is the case, the owner does not need to worry. It is normal and the dog is cleaning up after itself.
2. In heat
When a dog is in heat, a certain amount of secretions will flow out of the urethra, so the dog will lick the urethra constantly. At the same time, dogs will also have behaviors such as wanting to go out and approaching the opposite sex. If it is a female dog, it is recommended that the owner wear sanitary trousers and clean the urethral opening of the dog more often to prevent infection caused by constant licking by the dog.
3. Urinary tract inflammation
When a dog's urethra is inflamed, it will frequently lick the urethral opening due to itching. At the same time, it will also cause difficulty in urinating, painful urination, cloudy urine, and Symptoms appear linearly. When urethritis is severe, symptoms such as anuria and hematuria may occur. Some dogs may also suffer from poor spirits and loss of appetite. When the owner finds that the dog has the above symptoms, it is recommended to take the dog to a professional pet hospital for medical treatment in time to avoid causing other more serious urinary system diseases.
4. Urinary tract infection or stones
If the dog not only licks the urethra frequently, but also urinates frequently but cannot urinate, it means that the dog is likely to have urinary tract infection or stones. If you have a urinary tract infection or have stones, and you have painful urination, you will lick the urethra to relieve the pain and help with urination. At this time, it is recommended that the owner send the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.