Why are all my dogs constantly chewing the base of their tails?

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My dog is chewing the base of his tail constantly and now my other dogs are also doing it. What could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Shar Pei | Female | unspayed | 40 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Check your dogs for fleas. This is a typical area where fleas congregate. If you have not done so, start flea prevention on all of your dogs and regularly vacuum your house and furniture as well as non-carpeted areas, wash bedding in hot water. If the itching does not stop after a few days (after using flea prevention), take your dog to a vet for an exam as there may be other causes such as a fungal or bacterial or mite infection.

Why are all my dogs constantly chewing the base of their tails?

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