https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/tail/Recent content in tail on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 24 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-vet-reveals-why-a-wagging-tail-doesnt-always-mean-a-happy-dog/Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-vet-reveals-why-a-wagging-tail-doesnt-always-mean-a-happy-dog/It’s a common belief that a wagging tail means a happy dog, but this simple gesture isn’t always a straightforward sign of joy. A Somerset vet from Green Pastures Vets has shared insights that reveal a wagging tail can express a variety of emotions, including anxiety and stress. In a TikTok video from the Weston-based practice, a staff member explained, “Sometimes, yes—a wagging tail means a happy dog. But it can also be a sign that they’re worried or anxious.