Yorkie Touches Face With Paw. Take him for some extra walks to tire him out and give him some extra attention to see if that helps. Another reason why your cat is putting his paw on your face is to show his love and affection for you.

How to care and protect your dogs paws. Mites and fleas can cause irritation if your dog has a large number of them on his face. This includes the fur on the neck and the top of the head if that is getting cut.