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The most common reason is that, even when they're getting everything they should get nutrition-wise (good water, plenty of salt and mineral, good feed with the perfect amount of fibre), they do it because they can and for some unknown reason, they like to. It's an aesthetically-displeasing behaviour to us more so than a herd health problem even though occasionally it can be an indicator of a mineral-, protein/energy- or a fibre-deficiency that needs to be addressed. But, most commonly it's a "problem" (again, to us, not them) that is difficult to fix and for many producers, not worth the time or effort to fix simply because it has shown no adverse affects on their performance or health other than a potential to spread diseases like leptospirosis, BVD, TB, and salmonella, particularly with new untested animals that have entered a herd that is not immune nor vaccinated for the diseases.
Directly, and scientifically, though, the causes or reasons for cattle drinking urine or even from cesspools that are brown with urine and feces are largely unknown except for the other reasons listed above.
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Why do dogs lick their urine and what purpose does this behavior serve?
Dogs lick their urine to gather information about themselves and other dogs. This behavior helps them communicate through scent and mark their territory.
Why does my dog lick other dogs' urine?
Dogs lick other dogs' urine to gather information about the other dog, such as their gender, health, and reproductive status. This behavior is a natural way for dogs to communicate and gather information about their surroundings.
Why do dogs lick urine and what purpose does it serve in their behavior?
Dogs lick urine to gather information about other animals, such as their health, reproductive status, and territory. This behavior is a way for dogs to communicate and gather important information about their surroundings.
Why do dogs lick their own urine and what purpose does it serve in their behavior?
Dogs lick their own urine as a way to gather information about themselves and their surroundings. This behavior is rooted in their instinctual need to investigate and communicate through scent. By licking their urine, dogs can learn about their own health, mark their territory, and communicate with other dogs in the area.
Why do male dogs lick female dogs' pee?
Male dogs may lick female dogs' urine as a way to gather information about the female's reproductive status and health. This behavior is a natural instinct for dogs to communicate and gather important information about potential mates.
Why does a male dog lick a female dog's urine?
Male dogs may lick a female dog's urine to gather information about her reproductive status and health. The scent of a female dog's urine can provide important cues about her fertility and readiness to mate.
Why does your Chaweenie lick his and other dogs urine When I take him for a walk he finds areas where other dogs have pee'd and he will lick it and continue to lick it unless I pull him away from it?
He may be scenting the urine to distinguish who has been there. My has done it to my other dogs urine. And I think it is just tasting to keep up to date on the signatures of other dogs. also because he's horney and he' wants sex
Why do dogs lick people?
dogs lick people to get to know someone and dogs lick people when their happy.
Why do dogs sometimes exhibit the behavior of licking urine?
Dogs may lick urine due to their natural instinct to investigate scents and tastes. This behavior can also be a way for them to gather information about other animals or mark their territory.
Why does my male dog lick my female dog's pee?
Male dogs may lick a female dog's urine as a way to gather information about her reproductive status and health. This behavior is a natural instinct for dogs to learn more about potential mates.
Why doesn't your dog lick you?
If dogs do not lick you then they do not appriciate you. Dogs lick you when you give them a treat or play with them.
Is it bad for a male dog to lick up a female dogs urine?
Could be if she has an infection or disease transmitted through blood(if in heat), urine or that general area. Mainly just an obnoxious awful thing to humans that dogs do especially when not neutered.
