Guest Lurcherbitch Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) Got A case of happy tail in.........as it wags it so much it bleeds at the tip. Had this a few times, worse case we have to have tail amputated, but that is really the worse case sernareo. Have you had/know about this, any early help gratefully received.xx Off to paint celing Edited May 10, 2007 by Lurcherbitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Had a few like that over the years: mostly they are rescues that are so desperate for attention having being either neglected or abused: depending on the dog's individual temperaments they either withdraw into themselves or go the opposite way and become manically bouncy, atention seeking but with that incessant wagging which can also be a sign of uncertainty, rather than just 'happy'. Getting the dog calm is the first thing and it's unlikely to happen in a kennel environment.. place the dog with experienced folk who will give the dog an iron clad set of rules to live by and it's proper place in the pack, no matter how much they want to spoil the poor little b*gger: putting an already troubled dog in a position where it has to think for itself too much only leads to more confusion and uncertainty in the dog's mind. The dog needs room and time to work things out for itself. Confinement of any sort is not advised as it is putting the dog in a stressful situation. THis doesn't seem to apply to crating the dog (presumably as it feels secure in such a small space once it's got used to being in there>) Any display of 'happy' behaviour should be ignored, I know that sounds horrible but it works; over enthusiastic greeting to the dog (by the human), or those dreadful squeaky voices that some women put on when they are talking to a dog must stop. The dog must only be acknowledged or stroked (very calmly) when it is quiet and has been called to approach the human, NOT WHEN THE DOG ASKS FOR ATTENTION. The list goes on but you can shape behaviour quite amazingly simply by following the rules of the pack. The last case I had in had to wear a padded bandage on the end of his tail for 3 months (held on by Elastoplast fabric strip) Luckily he didn't try and take it off and it healed fine and gave no more problems: once he'd settled in and found his niche in the pack he never wagged manically again, just wagged it normally: he was secure and happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alimac 882 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 yep lb got the same prob with a 2 year old 5/8th 3/8th at the minute.. his dad was the same but no where near as bad, i think some dogs are going to have the problem no matter what you do.. suppose it dont help that the pups tail is long as feck, keep it covered as the last post said and see what happens, yes it looks nasty but my dog shows no discomfort from it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juckler123 707 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Lurcherbitch have yoy Tried putting a pen top over the end of the tail and then bandage or elastoplast it on as the tail takes ages to heal especially if the dog is run down[usual cause] the pen top or any form of plastic sheath stops the dog knocking the tail as it heals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thanks for the info and tips folks. Was just on the phone to a mate who has a dog in, with it too and she was gob smacked at the info you guy's come up with. Some of the tips obviously apply to more dog's than others, But all the same, you get what you ask for on here. So thanks again.xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 What Juckler said is spot on about the dog being run down: one dog I had came to me in really crap condition, poor coat, thin etc, sores on legs as well as scaly bleeding tail tip. got him in a decent raw diet (poor bugger didn't even know what meat was to begin with!) and everything healed brilliantly: though the tail took 3 months: now you'd never even know he'd had a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juckler123 707 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Seen it mant times Skycat i used to be a sucker for taking dogs in and getting em right costs an arm and a leg seen some sad cases and take my hat off to anyone who helps out with the jukels. As you know its the tail and tips of the ears that are first to go downhill so your spot on good diet is the way to go as much as treatment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Seen it mant times Skycat i used to be a sucker for taking dogs in and getting em right costs an arm and a leg seen some sad cases and take my hat off to anyone who helps out with the jukels. As you know its the tail and tips of the ears that are first to go downhill so your spot on good diet is the way to go as much as treatment Tell me about it, thanks to some of the folk on here my dog's in rescue are eating well. But after this lot........probably,most likely,well most definatly wont be taking in any more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juckler123 707 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Takes some willpower LB when you know what you can do for them i had to stop it was costing me a fortune and everytime i fetched a rescue in my own dogs would end up with worms,fleas and mange etc so it wasnt fair on them either. I have to turn the other way now unless its a case of wanton cruelty then i still do what i can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Takes some willpower LB when you know what you can do for them i had to stop it was costing me a fortune and everytime i fetched a rescue in my own dogs would end up with worms,fleas and mange etc so it wasnt fair on them either. I have to turn the other way now unless its a case of wanton cruelty then i still do what i can. Yep!!! thats one thing for sure...my dogs, especialy sheya will be greatfull it's come to an end, at 14yrs she deserves a break. Will be sticking fingers in ears and shutting eyes. Am giving my mobile to my mate, which is the bible, diary link to all my rescue stuff, so am seriouse this time.x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tyson 1 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) try vet wrap . its used foe wrapping horses legs like when you see dressage shows and they got different colored front legs , its good for sore stoppers too, i think they do one for tails , its narrower than standard vetwrap ,.get it from farm/equestrian supplies stores , my mates got a bitch and shes 110% tip top condition but the bitchs tail end is always sore n bleed cos she waggs it like mad so nowt you can do but keep it covered , oh and cut n heal is great for helping it heal Edited May 24, 2007 by tyson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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