Chewing on his tail

**primabella** · 04-19-2003, 09:56 AM

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** · 04-19-2003, 10:05 AM

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

**KYS** · 04-19-2003, 10:16 AM

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** · 04-19-2003, 10:18 AM

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!

**KYS** · 04-19-2003, 10:21 AM

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.