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Dogs do not eat their own tails but they do sometimes bite at the end of their tail and then pull on it so it looks as though they are trying to eat it. They might either run around in circles doing this, or they might lie on the floor and pull at their tail. It could look cute or amusing but the dog is actually very uncomfortable.

When a dog persistently pulls its own tail it is most likely trying to clear blocked scent glands (which are near the base of the tail), or it may be that the dog has worms (and so has an itchy bottom).

If your dog pulls its own tail more than once or twice you should consult your veterinary surgeon to discover the cause. They will soon be able to clear a blocked scent gland to make your dog more comfortable or suggest a wormer that you can use, as appropriate.

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because they think it is a cat

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