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Why does my dog keep rubbing her nose off the floor when she eats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why does my dog keeps rubbing her nose off the floor when she eats? Thank you.

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on December 28th, 2016

I find that some dogs do this when they are attempting to bury food like they would do with a bone. Another thought might be that your dog prefers to have the kibble on the floor. One last thought is that she may have an itchy nose.

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