These may include panting, pacing, or whining in addition to the tail-chasing. Dogs can show many signs of mental illnesses, like obsessive-compulsive behaviors such as tail-chasing and tail-chewing.

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A dog chasing its tail may be a sign of a direr issue. Like humans, dogs can suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, called canine compulsive disorder.

Chasing dog tails for answers, researchers explore the reasons behind the quintessential tail wagging of these furry four-legged friends. Laura is an Assistant Editor for The Scientist. She has a ...

One thing both pets like to do, though, is to chase their own tails. ASPCA science advisor Dr. Stephen Zawistowski explains why cats and dogs like chasing their tails. Produced by Will Wei Follow ...