Posted by Sheila Johnson on February 04, 1998 at 12:54:00:

In Reply to: Medical Problem posted by Vickie on January 18, 1998 at 08:10:23:

> I hope someone can help me with this question.
> My aunt has a Pekingese that keeps biting its tail. The vet
> recommends that she have the tail removed ... but is afraid
> that he then will start biting his leg.

> The dog has been placed on Prozac and this does not seem to
> help. Is this a common medical problem in Pekingese?

I have only seen this happen when there is something present biting the tail in the first place
You do not give enough detail about the biting.