Why does my dog lick lips & rub face after new senior food? Allergy?

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We're transitioning our pup to a new senior canned food and when he finishes the bowl he tends to lick his lips a lot and rub his face on the ground. Could this be a sign of an allergy? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 6 months old | 20 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It can be but it could also be due to happiness, a normal itch or whiskers/beard hair getting in his mouth if he has a furry muzzle. If this is a new behavior, then itching/allergy becomes more likely. The best way to know would be to stop the transition and put him back on his old food, if the rubbing stops, then you know it was an allergy to that senior food. You could then look for a senior formula in the same brand of food that Charlie is currently eating (the original, non-senior formula). Try to stick with the same protein and carbohydrate source as well. Also look at the lips and muzzle for any redness, scabbing or signs of infection because this could also point towards an allergy. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why does my dog lick lips & rub face after new senior food? Allergy?

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