Do owners often find their dogs circling their tails and biting their own tails, and why do dogs bite their own tails?

Xiaobian's own Golden Retriever also likes chasing his tail in circles, usually puppies like it The reason for biting the tail is that when it turns around, its own tail will also turn, and it is very fun, so it will chase the tail around.

So after the puppies grow up, some adult dogs still keep the habit of chasing their tails like this. However, experts remind that most of the dogs who love to chase their tails are caused by psychological factors (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Some dogs will deliberately chase their tails, hoping to attract the attention of their owners; Therefore, I feel lonely and bored, and I want to relieve my boredom by chasing the tail.

If the owner does not take the dog out for a walk often, it is easy for it to accumulate psychological pressure. In order to relieve such pressure, the dog will respond through repeated actions. The editor recommends that the owner go out for a walk twice a day, even if each walk is only 5 to 10 minutes, the dog can achieve the purpose of releasing stress by sniffing around and exploring the environment, making the body and mind healthier. If there is really no way to take it out for a walk, such as rainy days or physical discomfort, the owner can also pet the dog a lot, play pulling games with it, help it relieve boredom and stress, and reduce its compulsive behavior of chasing its own tail.

Sometimes a dog chases his tail because he's sick! When a dog's anal glands become blocked and inflamed, they will keep turning around and licking their anus, or keep their anus on the ground Friction, when the owner finds that the dog's anal glands are blocked and inflamed, please take it to the animal hospital for treatment.

Experts say that most dogs start chasing their tails when they are 3 to 6 months old. Generally speaking, in addition to chasing their tails, dogs are chasing light and shadows and licking their side belly. When the frequency is too high, it can be regarded as an obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Some experts said that dogs who love to chase their tails are shy and less aggressive than ordinary dogs, so they need a lot of love and comfort from their owners. To reduce the dog's obsessive-compulsive behavior, the owner can regularly supplement the dog with nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, and the dog will have less obsessive-compulsive behavior of chasing the tail.