A dog may rub its face on the grass because its face is itchy, but its paws cannot reach it, so it will rub its face to relieve the itching. The main causes of dog face itching include fungal infection, parasitic infection or healing wounds on the face. Owners can carefully observe the skin on the dog's face. If there are symptoms such as redness, swelling, increased dandruff, etc., they need to use anti-inflammatory drugs. Fungal medicines are used to treat the fungus. If it is a parasitic infection, it needs to be dewormed in time. If there is a wound, you need to take protective measures to avoid wound infection.
1. Fungal infection
If the dog’s face is infected by fungus, it will cause itching, causing the dog to rub its face on the grass, and it will also be accompanied by local hair loss, redness of the skin, Skin dandruff, etc. In this regard, it is recommended that owners carefully check the dog's facial skin. If symptoms such as redness, swelling, dandruff, or pimples are found, it may be caused by fungal infection. You need to consult a pet doctor in time and use antifungal drugs. treat.
2. Parasitic infection
If the dog often rubs its face on the grass and the owner has not dewormed the dog for a long time, it is likely to have a parasitic infection. The owner can open the dog's ears and neck to see if there are black particles. If more black particles are found, it may be parasite feces. At this time, the dog needs to be dewormed in time.
3. The wound on the face is healing
If there is a wound on the dog's face, and when the wound heals, many new tissue cells will grow. This process It will make the dog feel itchy, so he will keep rubbing the grass. In this regard, owners can wear Elizabethan rings on their dogs to prevent them from rubbing the ground frequently and causing infection.