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Our lab had such a circumstance with her tail and we
nor the vet could figure out what it was, but then my husband realized (a month
later) that three dogs had come into our yard and attacked
her (possibly bit her on her tail). Our vet gave her antibiotics and
thought maybe it was something terribly serious (can't remember the name
now) some disease that was fatal, we worried and took her to another vet and
they said the same thing, but we gave her her antibiotics and she got
better. Now I think it might have just been infected. Is it possible
that that is what the problem is with your 7 year old, if not a bite possibly a
cut?
Loretta (& 7 mos. old Rufus too)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:57 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Health - possible infection in tail?
This list has always provided such helpful
information since I have been on it over the last seven years, I was hoping I
could pick your brains for some suggestions or advice. We took our 7 year
old, male (neutered) Pyr to the vet tonight because we noticed last night while
brushing him he was over sensitive when I brushed out his tail, which is not the
norm for him, he usually enjoys being brushed. He actually yelped out in
pain. It seemed to us by just looking at it as if he may have injured his
tail, as the last 6-8 inches or so was not curling up as usual, it seemed
limp. Unfortunately, due to his type of coat (cotton candy-like), it was
hard to see way underneath of the tail. Now after going to the vet I am
much more concerned. He shaved the tail down because he agreed it
definitely did not feel the way it should. Once the hair was gone, it
revealed what looked like some type of skin infection, almost as if he had been
chewing at it incessantly, which is bizarre because he has never chewed back
there. He's quite large, and I honestly don't think it would even be
possible for him to reach it. Anyway, at this point, we left the vet with
instructions on bathing the tail twice a day with a medicated shampoo that he
gave us, and he was also put on an antibiotic. What alarmed me was the vet
wants to see him again in five days and at that point if it doesn't look better,
he will look into alternate treatments. He mentioned to us though, that
when he sees this, sometimes the infection gets so bad, it can cut the
circulation off, which would lead to the amputation of the tail. If anyone
has any thoughts, advice, or a similar situation, I would be more than grateful
to hear from you. Thanks so much.
Sue G.
Pennsylvania
2 Pyrs
- Darby & Chloe, both 7 years old
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