I have a golden retrv that is 1 1/2 yrs, and I have had him since a pup. He chases his tail, and when he catches it, he pulls fur out and eats it. His fur is not matted, and he doesn't appear to be pulling anything else out of it. I knew another golden who did the same thing. Is it just the breed?
2007-01-24 02:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by Hawkeye4077 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My parents golden does this too. My dad jokes with the dog if they are watching a dog show. When they show the golden my dad says to the dog, "look at that dogs tail Riley, thats what its supposed to look like." They just keep it trimmed pretty close and try to stay on top of her when she starts chasing it. I guess they are trying to get her to forget about it. Goldens are great, but they do some weird things.
2007-01-24 03:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the breed, my Golden has never chased her tail and ate the fur off of it. Check to see if he has flaky skin on his tail. It could be an irritation.
Try bathing him in Tegrin dandruff shampoo (it's worked WONDERS with my golden. She has allergies). Also check his food - Wheat is usually the #1 culprit for skin allergies.
He also needs to be brushed 2 times a day, this may help to alleviate the itching.
If all else fails, spray his tail down with bitter apple. But definitely talk to your vet.
Good Luck
2007-01-24 03:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he may be board, try giving him something else to do besides chasing his tail. All dogs DO chase they're tail but to pull the hair off it's heard of but not normal. Give him a toy that will occupy him for a while.
2007-01-24 03:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by Super Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 23:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by lansford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a nervous condition. i hope he gets enough physical exercise. his breed requires a lot to be a happy dog.
2007-01-24 03:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by ndngrlz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is bored and needs something to keep him active.
2007-01-24 03:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he prob has mange.
2007-01-24 03:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by cheez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋