Why is my dog rubbing his irritated snout and growling in discomfort?

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Our dog seems to have some sort of skin irritation on his nostril and upper lip. We think it's itching or irritating him because he's been rubbing his snout into bedding while growling. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Poor Ranger! Although this may be a simple scratch, it may also be an indication of an autoimmune condition. I would recommend getting it checked by your vet given it is causing so much discomfort - they may wish to take some samples from the surface to determine the underlying nature and identify any infection which may have developed on the wound

Why is my dog rubbing his irritated snout and growling in discomfort?

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