One of the entertainments for a dog is chasing its own tail. In puppyhood, this is a normal phenomenon.
But experts distinguish between behavioral and medical causes. Due to the peculiarities of development, dogs do not understand that it is their own tail, experts say in the first case.
But there are situations when chasing your own tail ceases to be a game.
Why does a dog bite its host?
There may be several reasons, and these are mostly medical problems.
Experts begin to speculate, starting with the tail injury.
Allergies, neurological problems, disorders, and intestinal parasites may also develop.
What to look out for
In general, chasing one's own tail is a completely normal phenomenon.
The exception is when a dog bites a limb so hard that it starts to bleed.
In this case, you need to contact a veterinarian or trainer.
Specialists will help to determine the cause and correct your pet’s behavior.