Q&A: What does involuntary chomping mean in dogs?
Question by bsgkid: What does involuntary chomping mean in dogs?
I have a Pit mix rescue that, yes this is weird, likes to sometimes lick my navel while I’m asleep. Obviously, this wakes me up (yuck), and I notice that she is involuntarily chomping her jaws in quick succession. Her mouth is closed, amd it’s almost as if her teeth are chattering. I know she’s not cold, as it’s the middle of summer. She seems a little zoned out, like how cats zone out when they’re making biscuits. Is this some sort of doggie pacifier maneuver? It usually lasts just a few seconds, and then she seems normal again. Any dog whisperer tips are welcomed – I’m just kind of befuddled at the behavior.
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Answer by Tess Sharpe
Not sure why that would be, could she be dreaming? I once nursed a sick (starving) dog who did this while I was preparing his food, like he was “tasting” the air! May be she loves the taste of your navel!
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she could possible be excited since she.s trying to wake you up, she could be having pain…….
Teeth chattering is common amongst pet dogs, and the more nervous they are the more prone they are to it. It is often anticipatory of something good or exciting about to happen. My Greyhound does it sometimes and can even get her back legs going into action when she knows a run is imminent.
However, do mention it to your vet next time you visit because it can also be a symptom of partial motor seizure activity and your dog may need medication to keep her stable.
In the UK this is called “Bi tching” A male dog will do it on a b itches urine. It is basically salivating.
The answer would be to keep her away from your naval. Sounds an odd pratice anyway!
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This is not normal behavior and it does sound like over activity of the brain. It sounds like it is neurological and you need to speak to your vet about this. One of my Bostons had Grand Mal seizures and it began with teeth chomping. This does not mean your dog will have full blown seizures but you do need to look into it.
It’s a reaction to your scent, which has triggered her to salivate.
Some dogs do this if they find a scent particularly appealing or anxiety causing.
One of my dogs does this when she smells something she dosen’t like (like blood or a fly or spider, she’s a little neurotic)