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Why is my senior dog constantly licking her tail and rear end?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Fox Terrier | Female | unspayed | 14 years old | 3 lbs

I have a small toy fox terrier (3lbs) and she is 14 years old. She is deaf and almost blind. Just lately she has been constantly licking at and by her tail.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2019

Clearly something is bothering Mini in that area. It could be a bladder issue, an issues with her uterus, or a problem with her anal sacs. I would take her into the vet in the morning to get this checked out.

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