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Why is my dog rubbing his face after licking a new bone or chew toy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 120 lbs

My dad bought my dog a bone petshoppe brand beef shin and everytime my dog smells or licks the bone he starts rubbing his face on the nearest object I'm wondering if hes allergic to something or if that brand of bone isnt good?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 12th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If Bruce doesn't do this with any other chew toy or bone then I would throw it away. If he rubs his face after licking or chewing on it, he may be wiping the drool off his lips and face. That isn't abnormal. Rubbing his face from just sniffing it isn't normal unless you think he is trying to bury it. I wish you the best!

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