Dogs that keep spinning in circles may be caused by factors such as boredom, parasitic infection, nerve damage, anal gland inflammation, tail injury, and the desire to lick the affected area. It is recommended that owners observe the dog's behavior more often. If they find other abnormalities in the dog, they need to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time. In addition, owners should always check whether there are any diseases or skin diseases on their dogs, and if there are any, they should be resolved in time.

1. Boring

Dogs that keep spinning in circles are mostly caused by boredom, which is normal. If the owner doesn't play with the dog for a long time, or even prepares toys for the dog, the dog will naturally feel bored, so it will look for fun on its own, chasing its tail in circles, and over time it will become a dog. A game to pass the boring time.

2. Parasitic infection

When a dog is infected with parasites such as fleas and mites, which causes itching on the skin of the tail, the dog will keep spinning in circles, trying to relieve the discomfort by scratching and biting the itchy area.

3. Nerve damage

When a dog's nerves are damaged, his body will also spin in circles uncontrollably. For example, epilepsy in dogs can cause damage to the dog's nerves, and 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 medical treatment.

4. Anal gland inflammation

If the dog's anal glands have not been cleaned for a long time or become inflamed or ulcerated, it will cause discomfort in the anus, causing the dog to keep turning in circles, and it is also possible to relieve the discomfort by biting or licking.

5. My tail is injured and I want to lick the affected part

When a dog's tail is injured, because the tail is not easily accessible, he will keep spinning in circles, trying to relieve the pain by licking the affected area. It is recommended that owners carefully check whether there are wounds on the dog's tail and deal with them in a timely manner.