Why do dogs chew on their tails until they bleed?
The cause of a dog’s tail chewing isn’t always obvious. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from neurotic disorders and engage in compulsive behaviors, including tail chewing. Although disputed by some veterinarians, there is a condition labeled as “Sussex scratch,” which is a stress-relieving itch in which some Sussex spaniels engage.OCDBiting and scratching can be due to injuries or infections, or it may be the outcome of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD.)Hot SpotA dog may have a hot spot, which is an extremely painful sore that can be the result of a scratch or a bug bite. Bacteria can grow and a hot spot is formed. You dog may lick and chew on the spot because it is causing him pain. A hot spot can increase in size from nearly invisible to several inches in 30 minutes.TreatmentApply KY jelly to the spot, allow it to sit for a few minutes, then rinse. Clip away the hair from the area. Clean the area with an antiseptic and then treat the spot using black tea bags, which contain tanni
