eenimeeni Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hello everyone, I have a one year old pommie x and sometimes she does this thing where she rubs her face into the carpet or grass. She can go on for ages if i don't stop her. It's actually a funny sight because she's pushing herself with her hindlegs and her face is just rubbing against the floor. Anyway, my question is, is this normal and is this an indication of any health problems? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How long has it been going on for? I'd recommend going to visit your vet...the rubbing her face could be anything from her enjoying it to an eye lash growing the wrong way or something else in her eye/jaw/nose/ear/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasTyra Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Griever does that after he eats or gets bathed. I never figured out why. He will let me scratch him instead so I kinda figured he just needed a rub after eating. It's annoying after bathing though, I have to chase him with a towel to stop him rubbing his face all over the carpet. I hope it's nothing horrible! That said, he's over 4yrs now and has been doing it since he was little... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missey's Mum Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Yeah Missey seems to do it after a bone, I figured she was cleaning her face, she doesn't do it long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 This can often be a sign of gum disease (gingivitis). Are her gums inflamed (even if only just above her teeth)? Sometimes, after having eaten a bone, the gums can have been irritated - particularly if there already is gum disease present. If you're not sure, I'd recommend a Vet check. Perhaps her teeth need cleaning. My girl can't eat bones (long story ... won't go into it here) and is therefore prone to gingivitis. I brush her teeth (with proper dog paste and a finger brush) - every day if the gums are showing inflamation, or every other day when they've settled down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasTyra Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Grievers gums are fine... he eats bones and his teeth are cleaner than they've been in years. I seriously think its a cleaning thing or he just likes rubbing his lips and the side of his face after baths and eating. Im pretty sure I asked the vet about grievers habit when he was a baby, but I cant for the life of me remember what was said. Im taking him for a checkup in the next couple of weeks to get some new hardcore physio skills up my sleeves, ill ask the vet about the rubbing thing if I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_Ed Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Eddie does it after eating his dinner.Especially if there's been gravy involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Riley does this after drinking..I think he does it to just wipe the water away that he's drooled. He only does it for a minute or two though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Grievers gums are fine... he eats bones and his teeth are cleaner than they've been in years. :laugh:Good for you! I read somewhere that this behaviour can also be where the dog is simply satisfied and/or enjoyed the eating activity. Can't remember the exact wording (I'm sure it expressed it better than I have here! ) and I can't remember where I read it, so I can't attest to its accuracy or reliability. Just (IMO) was better to post as a possible indication of something wrong - and investigate it first, rather than on the assumption that all is well. Do check it with your Vet when you go there next ... but I agree that it could be just a grooming regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone7 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 My sister had a dog that did this after eating wet food, such as meat and gravy, and after drinking. He would prefer to rub his face on the lounge or you, but after going mad on him he started doing it on the carpet instead He didn't want to be dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasTyra Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Lol I didn't mean anything by my post, sorry Erny I'll let you know what the vet says when we go for a checkup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 could it be a pom thing? Mums pom would do it after every bath. You would dry him with a towel, brush him, and then he would bolt into the living room and hallway and start scooting around like a little maniac with his bum in the air he would be there for about half an hour wiping his fur so it sat straight while it dried. He would also snort and sneeze from vaccuuming all the dust at the same time funny little bugger. Healthy as a horse, I never found any skin condition or irritation on his face or mouth, just did it after baths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopenfox Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Nicky (Cavaliar) does this after every bath, bone and sloppy meal. I think it must feel pretty good and in his oppinion, wipe his mouth clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasTyra Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hehe that description of yours made me chuckle, Nekhbet When Griever was younger he used to do it after baths to the point where he actually rubbed a little of his lip skin raw. Now I chase him around with the towel after bathing and try not to let him squirm away. If I distract him for long enough he totally forgets about wanting to rub his face The food reaction is less 'severe', he just rubs his face a little, stretches out some and rolls about like he's satisfied or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 My little terrierX Wally does this as well. I have a throw rug on my couch and just as well as where he rubs his mooch it gets all dirty. I am always washing it. I always think that its him wiping his mouth after he has eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Rubbing the face like this for some time sounds more like a response to an allergen,than just cleaning a meal away from the chops I have seen itchy dogs do this....they go on & on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tollers Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 One of mine does that a bit. She's scratching herself as she has a slight reaction to some grasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Yep I have a dog here who has been diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, generally there is no discharge from the eyes at any time, but she will rub her face/eyes on the dog beds outside and in the grass. Get a Vet to check out the eyes in general, and if they prescribe an eye medication then you will be able to tell if the behaviour is diminishing while she is having treatment. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 My girl does it when she's itchy or after a bath. We're off to the vet this week for some allergy shots./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChylde Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) My boy does this after he has eaten dinner or a bone and also after his bath. He also does it when we are on the floor playing. Edited January 22, 2006 by DarkChylde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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