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To be slightly concerned for DH's health as our dog keeps sniffing him?

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thethirdmrsdewinter · 23/05/2019 16:44

DH is outwardly healthy. Late-forties, fit and strong, no known current health issues. No recent changes, except that for the last month or so, our dog keeps sniffing/pawing one specific area of his abdomen.

DH first pointed this out to me - I think he thinks it's odd but unconcerning. A few times each day (and that's just when I'm there) she stands up against him and really sniffs this spot, a few inches to the left of his navel, occasionally gently pawing at it. There is nothing to be seen on the skin.

Last night when he took a shower I watched dog retrieve the t-shirt he'd just taken off, put it on the floor and sniff/paw the part of it that'd been on the bit of skin she sniffs. It made me feel uneasy, to be honest - she's never even taken a smelly gym sock from the laundry basket before now, and it seems strange to me that she's taking an interest in such a seemingly boring patch of skin.

So, am I being really stupid giving this any headspace whatsoever? Genuine question, and would actually be quite happy to be told yes, as I can worry a bit obsessively sometimes.

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Parkandride · 15/08/2019 21:12

Hope all is ok OP?

Hecateh · 15/08/2019 21:22

@thethirdmrsdewinter

any updates. I hope things are now sorted and that there was a curable/ treatable reason for your dog's behaviour

Uhtredswoman · 03/10/2019 20:23

@thethirdmrsdewinter

Any updates? Hope you're ok.

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