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Tail Chasing :)

Posted by:  Kate
Category:   Other
Posted on:  October 29, 2001 at 19:43:43

Question:

Hello!

Thanks again for all the great information!

I have noticed a large number of posts on tail chasing recently. I'm concerned for 2yr old Cora. She will occasionally chase her tail while engaged in a rousing bout of play. She will also do this when company comes over and she has done all her tricks. She loves being the center of attention!

I can't say that I've ever been troubled by this before. She is a bit obsessive about lights, reflections, animals on the TV, etc. Should I look at tail-chasing as an OCD tendency? Frankly I enjoy the 15 second giggle I get from watching her. Especially the "Mom - I can't reach it, can you get that for me?" As long as I give her tail a playful tug, she seems contented and goes back to her more conventional toys.

Should I be more worried?

Thanks again!
Kate & Cora :)