Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Pets and Animals: [header] How to deal with excessive licking in older dogs [title] Take your dog to the vet. [step] If your dog begins excessive licking in old age, or at any time, you should take your dog to the vet. Excessive licking is a possible symptom for a number of different treatable medical conditions.

Ending1: [substeps] Dogs with ovarian cysts are at higher risk for developing a heavy coating of protein called ovarian cysts. This coating is indicated by abnormal texture, and makes the skin excessively thin and waxy. Ending2: Note that, among the many common diseases, excessive licking is more likely to be a result of overeating an excessive amount of food. Think about possible medical causes for excessive licking. Ending3: Take your dog to the vet and explain when the licking first began, and what area of the body, or objects the dog is licking. Possible causes for licking include : [substeps] Allergies. Ending4: Some symptoms to look for include : [substeps] Severe bouts of excessive licking pawing and/or licking dripping licking difficult eating or licking specific areas consuming excessive licking. Excessive licking can be an indication of a serious medical condition.

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