Dogs that keep walking in circles may be caused by playing, external parasite infection, nerve damage, etc. First of all, when a dog is bored, it will keep chasing its tail in circles. This is normal and the owner does not need to worry too much. Secondly, when a dog is infected with ectoparasites, the skin on its tail will be itchy, so the dog will keep circling and scratching the itchy area to relieve the discomfort. Finally, when a dog is infected with high blood pressure or epilepsy, causing nerve damage, the body will also spin uncontrollably. At this time, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
1. Play
If the owner has not played with the dog for a long time, when the dog feels bored, it will treat its tail as a toy and keep chasing the tail in circles. non-stop. This is a normal behavior. The owner does not need to worry. You can also prepare more toys for your dog to play with.
2. External parasite infection
If the owner has not dewormed the dog for a long time, and the dog is infected with fleas, mites and other parasites, the tail will itch unbearably. So it will keep chasing its tail in circles trying to scratch it. In this regard, the owner can check carefully. If the dog is found to have hair loss, red skin, small black spots or red blood bags on the skin, etc., then it is most likely that the dog is infected with parasites. At this time, the dog needs to be given timely treatment. Dog deworming.
3. Nerve damage
Because high blood pressure will damage the dog’s organs and nervous system, causing the dog’s nerves to become confused, so if the dog suffers from high blood pressure, it will also The behavior of turning in circles appears. In addition, dog epilepsy is a brain dysfunction disease that can cause damage to the dog's nerves. One of the symptoms is that the dog will keep spinning in circles, and then suddenly fall down or enter a coma. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner take the dog directly to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.