Dogs licking their own urine may be caused by thirst, pica, etc., or they may have developed the bad habit of licking their own urine because they did not receive enough education and guidance when they were young. But no matter what the reason is, it is not a healthy behavior for dogs to lick their own urine, and it may also cause health problems and affect the hygiene of the home. Therefore, if you find that your dog exhibits this behavior, it is recommended to take timely measures, such as providing sufficient and clean drinking water, taking the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment, and conducting correct training, etc.
1. Thirst
If the owner forgets to prepare water for the dog, when the dog feels thirsty, he may consider drinking his own urine to replenish water. But this is not a healthy behavior, because the urine excreted by dogs contains a variety of toxins and wastes and is not suitable for drinking again. Therefore, it is recommended that owners ensure that they provide their dogs with sufficient, clean drinking water in their daily care, and change the drinking water regularly. At the same time, when you go out for a long time, you also need to prepare enough drinking water for your dog to avoid the situation where your dog becomes thirsty and has no water to drink.
2. Pica
If the owner only feeds the puppy a single food for a long time, it will lead to a lack of trace elements in the dog's body over time, resulting in the dog drinking its own food. Pica behaviors such as urine, chewing on walls, and feces. Therefore, it is recommended that owners provide dogs with diverse and balanced foods, including meat, vegetables, fruits, etc., in daily care to ensure that they receive sufficient nutrients. At the same time, dogs should be regularly supplemented with trace elements and vitamins. If the dog has already exhibited pica behavior, the owner should stop it in time and find out the reason.
3. Behavioral habits
If the dog does not receive enough education and guidance when it is young, it may develop the behavior of drinking its own urine. At this time, the owner needs to clean up the dog's urine in time and provide correct education and training. For example, if you find your dog drinking its own urine, you can order it to stop in a relaxed tone, and then clean up the urine immediately. Afterwards, you can provide the dog with clean drinking water and other food or toys to distract it. If your dog behaves well, you can reward it with treats to encourage it to maintain good behavior.
Note:In the process of training your dog, be sure not to punish or impose too much pressure, otherwise it will make the dog more nervous and anxious. On the contrary, it is recommended to adopt a positive reward training method, and to have patience, persistence and perseverance. You cannot expect to change your dog's habits in a short time.