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tip of tail beeding
Robert Weightman Australia (Verified User) Posts 105 Dogs 0 / Races 0 18 Jul 2019 05:23
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How do I stop the tip of a dogs tail bleeding, iv`e put a bandage over it but he just takes it off, is there something I can put on it that he wont like the taste of? Cheers
Try using Friars Balsam, I've had good results with that.
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 18 Jul 2019 07:00
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Clean it ..apply Cotton wool soaked in Aloe Vera then cover with hair roller then tape up ....then muzzle the dog ..Chance every second day ..
If bone is showing then greyhound needs a vet so they can remove the protruding bone at the next joint .
If it is a constant tail wager it may need a wider kennel ...
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 18 Jul 2019 09:45
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Robert, some people have used alum powder with success, but Friar's Balsam is by far the best thing we have ever used. Aloe vera and FB are very. bitter to the taste, so this discourages the dog from licking it off. Just from our experience, it's better to not have anything wrapped around the end, as the dog will always try to get it off., as it must feel un- natural. Good luck, as these things are a darn nuisance,
Course of antibiotics (have to when injury is kept under wraps), and pain relief if needed. Tail bandaged securely and professionally, with a powder for underneath it opposed to a cream. No choice but to muzzle when dog not supervised. After a week approx. check it and then you should get away with no muzzle, no bandage. You would then have to give it a little soak/clean with warm salt water, dry as best you can without letting the dog know that your giving the tail too much attention, then spray Cetrigen on the area. Take the dog for a walk (without a muzzle - obviously not in public), let the Cetrigen dry in a little. If the dogs tail has no pain, no itchiness - the dog should not worry about it, the healing is usually good enough for the dog to be muzzle free. Number one: if you don't get rid of the problem that caused the issue in the first place, you may as well go and chase your tail around in circles! You have to take the bull by the horns. Long story but my dog's tail got caught in a exit door and it just went from there and went from there (meaning bone became exposed). Secondly, whether down to the bone or not, a removal of any part of the tail requires expertise, I have heard the odd complaints about nerve damage, too much taken off....
Outcome for me: Tail perfect now, just have to be patient and not let the tail get the better of you. p.s. gave the dog a lot more walks muzzle free (when he was having to wear the muzzle the majority of the approx. week) and he had access with supervision to a yard. Bit of a pain muzzling, but short term pain for long term gain. If the bandage is put on properly, the dog will still try and have a go with muzzle on but by the time its due to come off, the dog should only make the bandage scruffy, just make sure the bandage is still protecting or you may just have to reinforce it. And keep an extra eye on your dog. Each dog can have it's variances but you just have to be on the front foot. Be on top of the situation and all will be well.
Hope tail is getting better or getting better real soon!
p.s. I just used his wire muzzle, found that the best. Could still drink with it, he would have his times unmuzzled where he could go for it without muzzle (could pretty much predict those times). Found that the elizabethan collar set up too heavy all round.
a constant tail wager will damage it again by hitting it off the walls of kenell only thing to do is to carpet the walls up to above tail height
Arthur Mccumiskey United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 78 Dogs 0 / Races 0 21 Jul 2019 14:55
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wrap some duck tape around tail end.its tacky so sticks well to the hairs and stays on pretty good.i use it all the time and the dogs don't know its on as its so light
Jason Caley Australia (Verified User) Posts 385 Dogs 6 / Races 0 22 Jul 2019 08:40
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G'day Bob-
Generic term for it is "happy tail" EXTERNAL LINK There's a ton of things you can try. When you tape it, you can try an old curler or the plastic hollow from elastic tape to protect the tail while it is healing.
I second what another post here mentioned in identifying where the dog is smacking its tail and putting a soft buffer like carpet or foam in those areas.
To directly answer your question about things you can put on top of the dressing to prevent chewing, I have had great success with concentrated lemon juice and chilli flakes. When that fails, I have put citronella on the bandage and they learn pretty quick that it doesnt taste or smell great.
A dedicated chewer however will need a yard muzzle applied no matter what you try, but for me 90%+ success rate with the lemon juice/chilli flake mixture. Hope this helps.
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