Many dog owners find their dog’s tail biting amusing. But if tail biting is not corrected early enough, it can develop into ...

Sometimes, cats can start chasing their tail because it’s painful or itchy, in which case you might notice their body ...

On a base level, it's normal for dogs to chase their tails, explains Alt. Tail-chasing that occurs every once in a while and a dog can be easily distracted from is "not really an issue," she says.

So, why do cats chase their tail? And should we stop them, or join in? Cats who haven’t got enough mental stimulation are the most common patients I see chasing their tails. Since our domestic ...