Dogs seem to always be hurting their tails because there are always banging it against something, getting it caught somewhere, or having it stepped on. Many times what starts off as a small problem blossoms into a more chronic problem because the tail does not seem to heal properly.
Once a dog hurts its tail it seems to always be banging it into a doorway or wall and causing the lesion to bleed again. And if you try to wrap these areas often times the bandages seem to fall right off within five minutes of putting them on.
However, if you have patience and persistence you can help your dog heal these lesions faster. First of all, if your dog does have a cut or scraped area you should clip around the area to remove any hair and make sure the area is nice and clean.
Next you should wash the area and apply a topical antibiotic ointment to it several times a day. Sometimes it is best to bandage these wounds, so if you’re not sure what to do please consult your veterinarian.
For broken tails, if they are severe, amputation might be needed. If not you may be able to get away by making a splint for your dog’s tail. Again it takes a lot of experience in order to craft a device that will stay on your dog’s tail without falling off in the first five minutes.
