FAQ

Dog licks can be a sign of affection, but they also serve other purposes such as self-soothing, stress relief, or investigating scents.

To treat obsessive fabric licking in dogs, identify the cause—whether behavioral or medical—and provide stimulation, training, environmental changes, and veterinary care as needed.

Dogs lick blankets for comfort, to self-soothe, out of boredom, anxiety, or due to underlying medical issues. Sometimes, they're attracted to scents or seeking attention.

Eating part of a corn cob can cause serious gastrointestinal blockage in dogs and may require emergency veterinary treatment, including surgery.

Serve plain, cooked corn removed from the cob in small amounts without salt, butter, or seasonings; never give dogs corn on the cob.

If your dog eats part of a corn cob, it can lead to a dangerous intestinal blockage requiring immediate veterinary attention.

Serve plain, cooked corn kernels off the cob in moderation, avoiding added salt, butter, or seasonings. Never give your dog the corn cob, as it poses a serious choking and intestinal blockage risk.

If your dog eats part of a corn cob, it can cause intestinal blockage, which is potentially life-threatening and requires immediate veterinary attention.

Only feed dogs plain, cooked corn kernels removed from the cob in small amounts; never give them the cob, as it poses a serious choking and blockage risk.

No, dogs should never eat the core of a corn on the cob as it poses a serious risk of choking and intestinal blockage.