3 days ago my West Highland Terrier (3years-male) came in...

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Question by theresbob
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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3 days ago my West Highland Terrier (3years-male) came in from the yard. As he crossed through the door he began growling, barking and biting in the area of his privates, then eventually his tail,then his hind feet. I thought intially he brushed his privates against the cold steel door step. Now in the third day he is still doing it and escalated. Its now a noisy attacking routine. Any noise or quick movement in the house now sets him off and its now continuous. Thinking it perhaps urinary connected I took him to the vet. No physical problem can be found. He has no pain when prodded in these areas and no physical signs of distress. He doesn't do this when he is busy or playing. Could this be a behavioral thing he has quickly adopted? He's driving me nuts. Now I can't even distract him for a few seconds to break the pattern.

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Answer by ivone.l.mack@csun.edu
Submitted on 10/13/2004
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don't know what is wrong with you Westy. The only thing I can think of is that he has fleas because that is where they hang out. My Shepard does the same thing. When I had her at the vet last week, she couldn't find anything wrong, so she said it could be a flea bugging that area. Check for that. Also I'm very interested in a Westy. My Cairn Terrier died several weeks ago and I want to know if a Westy is a good dog.

Answer by mel
Submitted on 4/12/2005
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I bet he got stung by a bee or something of that sort and was really angry. My Westie got bit by a yellow jacket and flipped out, she is very tentative now. Then again, she tried to kill a bumble bee yesterday. When they get bit back they are angry( westies I mean). Don't be shocked when you see him/her eat the flying insect! As an owner there's not much time to stop it from happening. Mine has never had an adverse reaction. Have Fun

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