my miniture schnauzer

Question
my dog maggie (girl) was getting sick alot today and bitting at her tail and i think mabey her privite to. Also so is acting scared around my wife and kids and i was woundering if you knew what that could be mabey going into heat or something. Maggie is almost 8 mounths old.
ryan
thanks

Answer
yes she could be coming into heat. But I don't think that would cause these symptoms,I'd take her to the vet and have her checked. She could have impacted or infected anal glands. Your groomer could handle this as well She shouldn't show signs of fear if she's coming into heat, or be biting her tail, nor would it make her ill.
Diane