How to deal with a dog when it bites its tail

There are times when a dog suddenly bites or chews its tail.

Most of them are single-acting or they will move on because no abnormalities have been found.

However, if this dog's tail-biting behavior is repeated and its intensity is increased, it may be a red light for health problems.



First, we need to find out the cause of the dog's tail bite.

The biggest causes may be boredom or anxiety, pain caused by health abnormalities (infection, wounds), and itching.

For example, if your dog repeatedly bites due to boredom, it can be easily solved by giving him mental and physical activity, which should provide him with the opportunity to consume energy and relax his mind by providing him with the necessary stimulation such as exercise, play, and walk.

Also, if dog anxiety is the cause, it can solve tail biting behavior by creating a simple behavior modification technique or an environment that can give the dog a sense of stability, and it is important to provide comfortable sleeping and toys and block the environment where the dog can be stressed.

However, it can also be very helpful for dogs with persistent mental anxiety to be prescribed drugs through a veterinarian's prescription.

Another big reason why dogs repeatedly bite their tails is health problems.

In particular, dogs can be infected with parasites such as ticks and fleas during outdoor activities such as walking, but in the case of furry dogs, ticks and fleas may not be well identified with the guardian's naked eye even when they are active in the fur.

In addition, even if you don't take care of bedding often, you may have an allergic reaction due to saliva of ticks living in the house, so careful care is needed for house cleaning, and frequent biting may cause wounds and inflammation.

Another cause of aji tailbiting is food or environmental allergies, which are usually accompanied by skin rashes, inflammation, hair loss, vomiting, and licking, making it easier to detect.

If these symptoms are found with tail bites, it is recommended to visit a nearby animal hospital to check new products (such as bedding or furniture) along with allergy tests and clean them (washing).

In particular, environmental allergies can be caused by products, but it can also occur due to seasonal causes such as house dust and mold, so it is recommended to maintain a pleasant environment at all times.



Another cause of dog tailbiting is the immediate injury to the tail.

Occasionally, a wound on the tail or bone is injured when the guardian cannot see it, and if the bone is injured, the owner can visually check it, but if the bone is injured, it can be difficult to reject or avoid the owner's hand and resolve it with the naked eye.

If you want to avoid whining as if you are sick or trying to put your hand on your tail while repeating tailbiting behavior, it may be necessary to take an X-ray at a nearby animal hospital.



In addition, tail biting behavior can also occur through diseases such as anal cyst inflammation

In this case, the cause of the disease can be checked with the naked eye to some extent, so it is possible to respond quickly.