A dog that runs in circles chasing its tail suffers from a condition that isn't so different from a person who washes his or her hands compulsively, indicates a new study. IE 11 is not supported.

It’s not uncommon to see dogs chasing their tails. You may even see a dog doing it over and over again in a circle. Sometimes when dogs are chasing their tails, they’re simply having fun.

According to the comments, holding onto their tail while chasing it could be a golden retriever thing. "Thought it was just mine that used to do this. Just a golden retriever trait," said one user.

If your dog stops chasing its tail after this, that’s a good indicator it was using the behavior for entertainment and needs more outlets to release energy. What you should do: Make sure your ...

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Q: Sometimes I’ll catch my cat chasing her tail. She’ll literally fall over herself and run in circles. Is she nuts? Should I be concerned? A: Occasionally, cats can be so in-tune with their ...