My dog rubs his muzzle on me. Is it an infection or just attention?

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I am worried because he rubs his muzzle on me so i am attaching the photograph so cna you pleade check whether he has any infection on his muzzle area or area where he has his whiskers. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to say 100% from the picture, but I don't see signs of infection or hair loss from this photo. If he's only rubbing on you it may just be his way of trying to get attention. If Bruno is rubbing his muzzle on furniture, carpet, scratching with his paws then he may have an allergy or irritation that needs to be addressed. But if it is only rubbing or nozzling against you I strongly suspect it's a behavior trying to get your attention. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

My dog rubs his muzzle on me. Is it an infection or just attention?

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