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jimmy85 · 01-30-2015, 06:30 AM

Does Momo randomly lick the air ?

When licking does Momo lick as if there is something stuck to the roof of the mouth ?

Charlie licks the air randomly before and after dinner/breakfast for 30-45 minutes sporadically (Moreso when my wife and I are at the dinner table). We've given her 1/4 tab of famotidine(Pepcid) 30 minutes and feed her with a bowl designed to slow down how quickly she eats.

Taking Charlie for a walk immediately after she finishes her dinner seems to minimize the length of time that she'll lick and also bringing out her favorite bone to chew on seems to help.
I think with Charlie it is a combination of OCD and at times having hair stuck in the roof of her mouth from licking things.

mimimomo · 02-01-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy85

Does Momo randomly lick the air ?

When licking does Momo lick as if there is something stuck to the roof of the mouth ?

Charlie licks the air randomly before and after dinner/breakfast for 30-45 minutes sporadically (Moreso when my wife and I are at the dinner table). We've given her 1/4 tab of famotidine(Pepcid) 30 minutes and feed her with a bowl designed to slow down how quickly she eats.

Taking Charlie for a walk immediately after she finishes her dinner seems to minimize the length of time that she'll lick and also bringing out her favorite bone to chew on seems to help.
I think with Charlie it is a combination of OCD and at times having hair stuck in the roof of her mouth from licking things.

Actually, Momo does not lick the air...he'll hack & do reverse sneezing sounds, 1 or 2 coughs like he's trying to dislodge something in his throat. I'm happy to report that he's not doing the above things as often after spitting out that mouse like hairball.

Haha that is so cute of Charlie...maybe she's trying to 'taste' the yummy dinner her parents are eating.

JennaPenny · 08-20-2016, 08:56 PM

I know this is an old thread but I have to say WOW! Poor little guy!!! I thought the little hair ball chews threw up was bad. THAT'S beyond words!!! Plus, I started today with the olive oil. I was giving her some once a week for her coat.. but this is fantastic information. I'm glad this was so long ago. He's already post this and been mended for over a year.

01-30-2015, 06:30 AM	#16
jimmy85 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pooler, GA , USA Posts: 43	Does Momo randomly lick the air ? When licking does Momo lick as if there is something stuck to the roof of the mouth ? Charlie licks the air randomly before and after dinner/breakfast for 30-45 minutes sporadically (Moreso when my wife and I are at the dinner table). We've given her 1/4 tab of famotidine(Pepcid) 30 minutes and feed her with a bowl designed to slow down how quickly she eats. Taking Charlie for a walk immediately after she finishes her dinner seems to minimize the length of time that she'll lick and also bringing out her favorite bone to chew on seems to help. I think with Charlie it is a combination of OCD and at times having hair stuck in the roof of her mouth from licking things.

08-20-2016, 08:56 PM	#18
JennaPenny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mesa, az Posts: 970	I know this is an old thread but I have to say WOW! Poor little guy!!! I thought the little hair ball chews threw up was bad. THAT'S beyond words!!! Plus, I started today with the olive oil. I was giving her some once a week for her coat.. but this is fantastic information. I'm glad this was so long ago. He's already post this and been mended for over a year.