Chewing on his tail

[primabella]

Mickey's been chewing on his tail. Is it okay to do this or should I try to get him to stop? I heard little things like this can develop into a compulsive disorder. Is it serious or am I worrying for nothing? Thanks :)

[kai]

I'm not sure actually...I think it's probably your best bet to stop it. I see no harm in stopping.

[KYS]

Poor Mickey,
I hope he does not have an allergy.
If he is being obsessive/or and making his skin irratated
you might want to check it out.

(they also have products for scratching such
as Scrathex and Sulfhodene (sp) depending on what
the cause is.)

[primabella]

Well, he hasn't done it often. Just, this morning I put him on my lap and he started chewing on his tail. I pushed it away and he went back to it. But since then he hasn't touched it. I'll try to keep it away form him though. Thanks! :D

[KYS]

primabella:
Well, he hasn't done it often. Just, this morning I put him on my lap and he started chewing on his tail. I pushed it away and he went back to it. But since then he hasn't touched it. >>>>

LOL! You are a worry wart just like me.
Glad he hasn't touched his tail again. :)

[primabella]

lol ;D Okay, thanks. I'll keep an eye on him though.

[lv4dogs]

I agree, i would discourage him from chewing, but he may have allergies or need his anal glands expressed.