Dogs normally use their teeth as part of daily grooming. This often involves very fast chewing-like motions at the base of the tail and pulling at any matted hair with the teeth. This can be done once or several times a day, depending on the dog. But if the dog suddenly begins chewing around the tail a lot more than usual, then seek medical attention
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If the dog is chewing under the tail around the rectum, then he could have impacted anal glands. The dog will also ‘scoot’, or drag his rear end on the carpet or grass, his hind paws off of the ground and the forelegs doing all of the work
If there are no medical reasons why the dog constantly keeps chewing or licking on the tail or around the base of the tail, then he has developed a compulsive behavior or bad habit. The act of chewing has become pleasurable. The ASPCA recommends giving these dogs more exercise and more interaction with their owners to distract them from tail-chewing
If the dog is chewing under the tail around the rectum, then he could have impacted anal glands. The dog will also ‘scoot’, or drag his rear end on the carpet or grass, his hind paws off of the ground and the forelegs doing all of the work
If there are no medical reasons why the dog constantly keeps chewing or licking on the tail or around the base of the tail, then he has developed a compulsive behavior or bad habit. The act of chewing has become pleasurable. The ASPCA recommends giving these dogs more exercise and more interaction with their owners to distract them from tail-chewing
my dog spend the evening biting the base of his tail, whimpering and keeping it tucked under his butt
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