I had a Shih Tzu that did the same thing. I found a book that indicated that Shih Tzus could have a rare issue with nerves going bad in their tail causing them to chase, bite, and chew their tails raw. It was disturbing and eventually we did take him back to the breeder because it got SO bad it was obvious he was in pain. I don't know if Chihuahuas could have that problem or not.
Other causes...worms perhaps? Hope it's just a "puppy" thing. Lisa --- In [email protected], Joan Croft <joan_croft@...> wrote: > > Do you ever see him biting at the base of the tail, or just turning circles? > > Maybe his tail.or maybe just one little piece of the fur is sweeping on his > hindquarters and that is why he is doing it. Except for him doing it on the > top of the stairs and falling down, without any biting or excessive licking > it is just fun and he may see the shadow on the walls? > > Maybe someone else on this group knows a little more about this than I. > > > > Joan, Dolly Dee & Desi Lou > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Candi > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 3:23 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Chihuahuas] tail chasing > > > > > > My 5 month old puppy keeps chasing his tail non stop and barking at it. > There is nothing wrong with him or his tail... does anyone else experience > this with their dog? It is so incessant that it is really annoying! LOL! But > seriously I am concerned cuz he will do it in inopportune spots like the top > of the stairs and has taken a tumble!! I have no idea what to do!! > > Candi and Pack > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
