Finally, tail chasing may be linked with neurological disorders, such as canine compulsive disorder, the dog version of obsessive-compulsive disorder. In a 2012 study, Lohi and his colleagues ...

It’s not uncommon to see dogs chasing their tails. You may even see a dog doing it over and over again in a circle. Sometimes when dogs are chasing their tails, they’re simply having fun.

Q: My dog recently starting chasing and chewing on his tail. What in the world could be going on? A: I would take your pup to the vet to rule out any kind of health issues at play here.

A dog that runs in circles chasing its tail suffers from a condition that isn't so different from a person who washes his or her hands compulsively, indicates a new study. For humans, this symptom ...

Unwilling to let go of it, even when he closes his legs ... To address tail-chasing, start by identifying its root cause. A veterinarian will typically examine your dog's physical health ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can appear from afar like a slapstick comedy routine, except the script never ends and the sufferer is left metaphorically if not literally chasing his tail.