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Why Does My Dog Drink Its Urine. It can be upsetting to see a beloved pet behaving in a way that seems gross or bizarre. It may be because hes trying to smell her pheromones for when she goes into heat as some male dogs will show sexual interest in even fixed female dogs or if she is not fixed many male dogs will have particular interest in her. When a dog drinks his own urine it means he is dehydrated or lacking nutrients. Female intact dogs may do this to a lesser extent.
One reason is that urine doesnt absorb into linoleum tile or finished wood like it does into dirt grass and concrete. Other reasons may include behavioral issues and medical problems. Takes Prednisone and Famotadene daily. This organ is located in the vomer bone between the mouth and the nose of the dog. It is a behavioral condition with a physical manifestation of excess thirst. It remains pooled on the floor tempting the dogs curiosity.
Licking other dogs pee is a learning experience because urine is more complicated than you might think.
She is very elderly. A more serious reason is when a dog is dehydrated. An uncommon cause of dogs drinking more is called psychogenic polydipsia. Either way you need to take action. Before you freak out about the bacteria part of that theres nothing to worry about. One reason is that urine doesnt absorb into linoleum tile or finished wood like it does into dirt grass and concrete.