Why Has My Dog Started Chasing Tail. Stephanie Liff DVM and Medical Director of Pure Paws Vet Care in New York City. Here are a few of the most common. Below is five common reasons why any dog is continuously doing tail-chasing. Other times a dog chewing their tail can be a sign of something more serious.
This started after I gave him a bath. My male pomeranian has been chasing and biting his tail for 2 days and crying continuously. Keep your dog calm to avoid this either by providing plenty of reassurance during times of emotional strain dressing them in a thunder shirt or dropping some Rescue Remedy into their water. Dogs sometimes need their anal glands expressed. The vestibular disease causes your dog to walk in circles and they may appear that they are chasing their tail. In puppies it is usually due to an inner ear infection.
It is non stop.
But in more cases than not this is actually a sign of an underlying medical condition. Other issues with the back end Any other problem with the dogs back end or the tail itself can lead to an obsessive preoccupation with that general area which may manifest as tail chasing. Said he has a large prostate and needs to be neutered I didnt know that was one if the symptoms of him chasing his tail. Tail-chasing might also be caused by boredom or lack of exercise says Dr. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. My dog has recently been chasing his tail and crying out for the past week its constantly.