A few weeks ago we discovered that whenever we tickle our puppy near his breastbone, he starts to scratch and kick his back leg really fast. Could this be because the area is in pain, and should we get it checked out with a veterinarian?
2007-02-13 02:04:09 · 12 answers · asked by selryamrymm 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No..you just hit his special spot. Many dogs have one and they go nuts when it's scratched.
2007-02-13 02:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 01:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you scratch and tickle me there I kick my legs really fast too! Totally normal. No pain. Dogs love it!
2007-02-13 02:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is sooooo normal!! All dogs do that because their is a nerve their so when you scratch it or rub it somewhat hard it sends a signal to their brain and they "scratch with the leg" or "kick" the puppy is just fine..normal even!
2007-02-13 02:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by justwondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Nicole Z -- the key word is "tickle." Ever have somebody who thinks they're tickling you but they're gouging holes in your armpits -- or wherever they choose to try and tickle you? Most dogs love being rubbed and tickled there. Wouldn't you?
2007-02-13 02:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by actormyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is your dogs tickle spot. They love it when you scratch them there,so go a head they will love you for it.
2007-02-17 00:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by a m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key word is tickle, if someone tickles I tend to squirm too. Don't worry, your puppy is normal.
2007-02-13 02:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just found his sweet spot. Best thing to do would be to continue tickling that area as your pup loves it when you do that. (don't go overboard though or he might get a bit tired)
2007-02-13 05:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by jac5232 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a yorkie and we do that it is usually that she likes it, but if when you scratch his belly and he starts to bit you then it means he is hurting, but if you feel better knowing exactly what is wrong take your puppy to the vet.
2007-02-13 02:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal - It's a muscular reaction to where you're scratching him
2007-02-13 02:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋