If you’ve ever wondered why does my Pug chew her tails, you’re not a lone. It can be funny to see your dog chasing and biting her tail, but what you may not realize is this behavior may mean your pooch has underlying issues.
Why Does My Pug Chew Her Tail
Some of the most common reasons that dogs chew, chase and bite their tail are; allergies, parasites, boredom, anxiety, anal glands and etc.
The great thing is that this behavior can be corrected with the right patience and understanding. However, it’s important to know what’s causing this behavior so you can take the right steps to prevent it or stop the unwanted behavior.
Before we look at why Pugs chew their tails, let’s take a closer look at the Pug tail.
A Look At The Pug Tail
This breed has two types of tails a single curl or a double curl. While this may make it more challenging for them to reach their tails. If your dog has behavioral issues, you will be amazed at how they will chase their tail until they reach and it may even bite it raw.
While it may look funny to see your Pug chasing their curly tail. It usually means that your dog is dealing with underlying problems.
Common Causes & Treatment for Tail Biting and Chewing
Below are just some of the reasons that dogs start biting or chewing their tails.
External Parasites
Fleas, ticks, and worms can drive a dog crazy. A dog will chew their tail excessively in reaction to a parasitic infestation. This becomes an issue when your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, especially, during the spring and summer months.
Some dogs and cats are allergic to flea saliva, which causes them to itch uncontrollably.
If your dog has ever had fleas before, you know they will bite, lick, and scratch at the spot in an attempt to get rid of the discomfort. Relief won’t come until you use preventative measures such as a flea bath, or over the counter flea medications.
Internal Parasites
Both tapeworms and roundworms can be the cause of making your dog’s hind itch. The itching can cause your pooch to lick, scratch, rub, and scoot to relieve the itch. Dogs become infected when they ingest a flea that is carrying the immature tapeworm larvae, hunting, and grooming.
Nursing mothers can pass roundworms and hookworms to her pups. Roundworms can be transmitted to humans when they come into contact with contaminated stool or soil.
If your pooch has become infected with internal parasites, they will need to go to a veterinarian, which will administer a medication.