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Question: Is it okay to cut off the dogs tail? Oh-three questions: At what point does happy tail warrant a vet visit? She answered me very quickly and immediately sent me a new strap! What you're looking at (pictured above) is actually a piece of neoprene that had once been part of a sleeve for a CamelBak drinking tube. Minor tail wounds can bleed a lot, so we cleaned it well and watched it daily to determine the extent of the injury and whether or not it split. This indicates to us that it's comfortable and not too tight. Kelly -- Happy tail is such a pain, Ive had luck with paper towel tube, plastic tubing and that foam tubing used for pipe insulation (even used a pool noodle on a fat-tailed lab once). Doing the whole tail seems to balance it. Answer: You can find it on Amazon online. Deb Kingsbury (author) from Flagstaff, Arizona on January 10, 2015: Thanks for your comment, Roger, but our vet (and another that we know) said what we were using was just fine. Then, use narrow athletic tape at each end JUST enough (think one little strip) to anchor the vetwrap to the hair. Our local vet recommended the Tail Saver and let me tell you, I am SO glad he did. Well worth the investment. Beautiful doggies! I wondered. This product will give you a chance to get your dogs tail to heal. . I have a pitbull who was continually splitting his tail open from wagging and then gnawing and licking his opened tail. Then I use duct tape over the whole thing and up the tail to keep it in place. Thank you. Then I noticed more splatter on the cabinets, across the front of the oven, along the wall and more on the pantry door, which is next to the entry where we usually come into the house. Nothing worked, and it wasn't healing at all. Feel free to share your story in the comments section below. I personally think, my dogs are happier within themselves, I dont think they particularly enjoyed , having their tails Doctored every other day, it was a nightmare!! Tail Fitsinsideof Tail-Sleeve Going Potty OK Can WagPadded Protection Breathable Comfortable Wear Anywhere. Splatter. Apply this to the injury, dress it with an antibacterial ointment of your choice (* I prefer Trypzyme-V), and cover it with a large Band Aid or other non-stick dressing. Our dog doesnt seem to mind the set up and we made sure to leave a little wiggle room so she can sit and lay down comfortably. It was awfulI couldn't find tubing but I got the blood to stop and got it wrapped! In just 2 days my dogs tail is healing and he seems perfectly comfortable with it. The dog seemed to appreciate the help and attention. Michelle -- This is so hard to treat. That includes tail biting, broken tail, allergies, cysts, tail wound infection, Cushings, exposed bone and hairless tail. Completely AMAZING! Keep in mind that veterinarians treat happy tail, but for some owners, managing the condition at home is more sensible. It still is wrapped for another 6-10 days but he does not seem to miss it being long and it does not hit the walls like before. National Adoption Month Going to the Dogs Part III, Dog Parks A Great Idea That Isnt Always a Great Reality, Separation Anxiety: Its Not Easy Being Alone. Definitely recommending to my vet with our follow up! And other than hot water and elbow grease, is there a better way to get blood off walls/out of the carpet that doesn't involve peroxide? Susan Deppner from Arkansas USA on May 13, 2013: I guess we haven't had to treat a tail wound, thank goodness. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. While this can happen with any waggedy dog, the long and sleek tails of many Sighthounds are at particular risk. Thanks for sharing this really great tip. my boyfriend cut the tip of my pups tail off lastnight.omg what a mess with blood the tail wags and blood flys! Your previous content has been restored. If your dog's tail is bleeding don't wait. We spent hundreds of dollars at the vets and were facing an amputation surgery with it's own set of risks. Soon, my husband came home and, as usual, was jumped on and licked by two excited pooches. This is fantastic, have just ordered some tubing on ebay and will look forward to doing 2 of our 3 dogs. Thank you for being inventive and fixing this horrible problem for my big baby!! I really like that she can do all of her normal things (eating, drinking, playing, potty) without issue while wearing the tail saver. Ah Happy Tails! What, pain in the tail! If your dog hits its tail against the wall, or wherever, there WILL BE lots of bleeding. In extreme cases, if you and your vet just can't get your pup's Happy Tail to heal then your worst case scenario is to amputate the tip of the tail. So, next time (and we're pretty sure there will be a next time), Jazzy will be removed from the room. You have to tape the tail and then tape the insulation to the tape. We just had a minor case here, with blood on the walls only. Its so thin and doesnt always want to stay. Money is Saved on Repeat Veterinary Care and Emergency Amputation Cost. #1 Vet Recommended for Happy Tail Syndrome, Broken Tail, Exposed Bone, Infection, Cyst,Tail-Biting , or Hairless Sores. I've read that if you wrap the tail from the tip to the base (towards the body), it stays on, but: So, we began wandering around the house to see what else we might use to wrap and protect that battered tip of a tail in order to give it a chance to heal. Then I put gauze over it but leave a space between the tip of the tail and the gauze so its covering it but not touching. Vet treated them, but that didnt last long, went somewhere else for second opinion, he took one look at dogs, this needs amputations, not fare on dogs and you having the stress. We'd try to be really calm and not even make eye contact with Remy when we'd first come home. Laura Hofman from Naperville, IL on April 24, 2014: Remmy is so cute! It's called "happy tail" because this type of injury occurs when a dog wags its tail with a vengeance. You can always cut it off the fur, even though you'll take a little of the hair. For us it is the perfect solution, faster than doing every day a patted bandage that with 80% of chance just flies away when he is really happy and wiggly. Weve been using the K9tailsaver without the tail strap that holds the tail against the legs, because our dogs injury is just the tip. She took no notice of it, either. That is the only way it will stay on. 10/10 recommend. Have there been any more bloody incidents? Ulyx, our great dane had not really a problem to get used to it, he is a patient patient. A vet visit is in order if the wound isn't healing. I treated the tail with an antibiotic, secured it with a small piece of cotton and cut a soft plastic straw in half and fit it to the size of the tail and secured it with a band aid. So I took liquid bandage after trimming her hair near the tip with scissors. Brighid wore the hapoytail for several days and the padding and airflow helped heal the tail much faster than the other methods I have tried. Especially dogs. We definitely recommend working in a distraction-free area with your dog. This is what we did. I ordered this product. We just went through this with our newly acquired baby. We checked the tail daily for any sign of infection. Any type of bandage in a first aid situation should immediately resolve active bleeding and be applied on the most distal point of the extremity (the furthest point on the extremity) and wrapped towards the body (up the limb or extremity). I did have to watch the video several times, but once it was on, She didnt mind it. Never experienced it myself but I've heard about greyt success in cleaning and just slapping some duct tape on there. In some states, only licensed medical professionals are allowed to apply bandages, splints and casts under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. We went to a few websites like this and tried various bandages, but they all ended up falling off or getting chewed off by our dog. The tape just went over the gauze except up top where it is here tape against her hair. I have covered with gauze and then used waterproof white tape to secure. Question: What should be done with a dog's tail that is splitting, but not bleeding? Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from The Sighthound Underground. Changing the world . It's so bad it was dripping steadily while we were outside-there's now a big pile of bloody leaves in the back yard. My dog split the very tip of his tail, making it incredibly difficult to bandage and heal. That also allowed air to get in there. I am a bit worried that the laces around his hipp/legs could cut in his flesh when he us running a lot but for now it seems not to be a problem. The money you spend on bandages and the energy you spend cleaning up blood and dealing with this is well worth the $70 and you're going to end up needing the tail saver eventually anyways! Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Question: Have you had any more incidents after putting the Neoprene on your dog's tail? Change every few days and soak the bandage to get it off w/o hurting the pup. Would highly recommend this solution for anyones dog with an injured tail. It Stays on Active Dogs and Chewers of Bandages, Wraps, Noodles and Covers. Our girl is a wagging, jumping neurotic dog. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I generally muzzle my dogs if they lick it. But ordering it online may be your best bet. Then, vetwrap the tail starting and ending several inches on either side of the bandage. If you cut the insulation too short, it will just fly off. Turned out, it was from my happy dog's wagging tail. But hey, whats another 70$? Remmy, our "happy tail" dog, looking comfortable. We tagged teamed to figure out the adjustments and are getting there. (Hint: unwrap a long length of vetwrap from the roll before you wrap the tail with it; this will make it easier to avoid wrapping too tight.) Two questions: I don't have the pink curlers everyone talks about-what can I use instead? Good to know! First, we cleaned the wound with warm water and gentle soap (wound cleanser works too). We had an extra one and cut off a piece about three inches long. What was it doing up there? Happy tails in wolfhounds are a nightmare. This product works and is just what my dachshund needed to protect her tail. Our German shorthair pointer has her full length tail (shes a rescue) and weve had a few small issues with her hurting the tip of her tail over the years. The end of her tail was raw and bloody. If the plastic tube appears to be "damp" inside, remove from the tail and cut to make the ventilation hole wider. You can't beat the peace of mind knowing that your pups' tail is safe. With this product I am no longer concerned her entire tail will be taken. We let the tip of the tail air-dry for a minute, then used an antibacterial spray and applied. This was literally the only way we have been able to help our dogs tail heal! I had 2 yrs of Happy Tail, with my 2 Weimeranars, blood up walls, kitchen units etc., everytime someboady came into the house, I used to have a towel at the ready, hard work, as my grandchildren were around a lot. The Vet was astonished when we discovered a way to keep her tail covered. The toilet paper roll works, too, but not as well as the curler. It protects it and stops our pup from biting/chewing it. I found this website and I was pretty skeptical at first. A friend suggests this method for happy tail: She's a 70 pound lab with a 90 mile per hour tail swing. - We found that the extra strap for the tail (you'll know it when you see it) caused Luke to poop into the Tail Saver. My review of customer service: We had a problem with the original harness and fit for my dog, but customer service with the company is outstanding and they helped solve the problem quickly and efficiently. She has no fever nor do I feel any heat near her tail end so I pray no infection. Then I wrapped gauze. Tail's are Protected by the Padded Tail-Sleeve and the Supporting Harness. So we doubled the sleeve and it protects his tail now with 2 layers. After a happy tail injury, we had to cut 3-4" off Drama's tail, so after surgery, we needed to make sure it was protected from him getting at it, wagging it too hard and hitting something and from us. Question: Did you tape the top of the neoprene to your dogs tail to help it stay on? Our beloved Misty broke open her tailwith her strong wagging. I checked both dogstheir paws, faces, sides. If I had to clean up an American Psycho crime scene one more timeId have probably lost my mind. The Elastikon will need to actually wrap around the dog's tail hair. Powered by Invision Community. We put antiseptic cream on and checked the insulation every couple of days to make sure there was nothing going on underneath. He's got the *worst* case of happy tail I've ever seen though, and there's blood *everywhere*. may swell painfully, leading to tissue trauma, infection or tissue death. Yes I blew hard as I applied it 2 separate times within an hour, stuff sucks because it has alcohol but it also has medicine to help prevent infection and healing. Due to the injury being almost on the very tip of the tail it's been a challenge to figure out how to protect the tail and keep it from bleeding. I tried everything but my little dachshund just kept beating her happy tail on everything. This is what finally worked. It's been about 3 weeks or so and so far her tail has healed nicely. I lieu of cotton wadding I used a maxi pad--I figured it's light weight and absorbent--and taped the heck out of it. A few days ago we took it off and an hour later his tail was bleeding again as he hit it against the table leg. This is why it's important to work closely with your veterinarian. This caused her to get blood all over the walls. Our veterinarian told us that there was nothing we could use on her tail that wouldl stay on. She healed completely from Happy Tail Syndrome in a couple of weeks. One day, I came home to find blood splattered all over. Aside from an error we made the first time we put it on our dog, (we didnt thoroughly read the instructions) it has been so helpful! He has some "wiggle room" but no big swings to whack into anything which means the tail can heal properly and my house doesn't look like an episode of CSI. Amazing! HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. I was lucky not to have had to treat such a wound. Its perfect for what we need and still works great! Thx for this happy tail syndrome protector. Amazing. You can post now and register later. Or I think it does anyway. If you are in doubt at all, I'd see the vet What I did was to first, shave the tail to expose the wound. Wrapping with vet wrap and medical tape works best for wrapping. K9 TailSaver is a set and Includes a Breathable Padded Tail Sleeve, aCarefully Designed Support Harness, a Wag Strap and a Cross-Body Anti-Twist Strap. The tail, too, is an extremity, loaded with capillaries, which means lots of blood. This is the only thing that will keep the bandage in place. Has it healed completely? Wag. The happy tail saver will still allow let your dog wag their tail while they heal. It's highly advised that if the tail doesn't appear to be healing quicklyas with any woundor if the wound looks "substantial" once you've cleaned it and can get a good look at it, to contact your vet. My pup injured her tail by slapping it repeatedly on the walls/door frame/us you name it. Our girl doesn't chew the covering and it it provides constant protection from dirt, and absorbes some impact from her crazy wags. Answer: I would have to defer to a veterinarian to give that kind of advice. for one dog at a time. There is a new product to help with Happy Tail. Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05. As always, communicate and work with your veterinarian before proceeding with any type of non-emergency first aid bandaging on your dog at home. Remy too has been his usual wagging, nutty self, and periodic tail tip checks have shown that the wound is still improving despite him whacking his tail and the neoprene sleeve all over the house. She has gotten use to it and her tail is now healing. Susan Try one of those old fashioned pink foam curlers. The tail saver has been great to help protect her recent tail tip amputation, which would have been avoided if I'd had the tail saver sooner. Order now with our money back guarantee, and help your dog's tail to heal. He had the longest monkey tail ever and whacked the walls and blood everywhere - we tried everything and just this past week had about 4 inches amputated from his tail - just to the point of where his back legs have the "elbow". But this harness has allowed it to actually start to heal! Our vet wanted us to wash the TailSaver frequently, so the 2nd purchase was a matter of convenience. We did open it up to add more ointment but didn't have to change the neoprene. We washed the sleeve only, not the harness. I drove up to Richmond today to pick up a new foster who, so far, is settling in ok. What I finally found a solution that I think works. I'd rather not bleach the paint (or the carpet) but will if I have to. a gauze pad or cotton and some medical/trainers tape can do the trick. Our homemade dog tail protector. Gently wrap that around the wound. Then I took "new skin" the liquid bandage stuff, and applied it to the wound. Then wrap around the gauze with vet wrap. Put a generous amount of neosporin (or any antibiotic cream) in a 3x3 inch non-stick gauze pad. Nothing worked. Happy tail is the term for the injury that occurs when some dogs wag their tails so hard against the walls (or furniture) that the skin opens up and leaves, well, a blood spatter pattern reminiscent of a particularly gruesome episode of CSI. Its Raining Dogs Where Are They Coming From? Julie was wonderful with responding to my email questions and making sure we got the product ASAP. The tailsaver does take time and effort to set up but once you do it and lock your straps, we haven't had to mess with it since. Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds. Upload or insert images from URL. This article is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge. If you're waiting to buy this to see if your dogs tail will get better without this, I'd highly recommend you just buy it now. Everywhere. Then we tried wrapping from a few inches higher with even more tape. It's the only thing that worked since the vet wrap wouldn't stay on when she wagged. It's only been about a week but it's been a stressful week for mostly the human owner. It was much easier than trying to scrub it off (did that in the past). I did modify the length of the tail saver as her tail is so thin and small it was dragging on the floor. This is worth the money!!! We tried a cone, medications, bandages, tape, a noodle, and even a muzzle. thanks for the tips! She really messed it up when I was 9months pregnant and this tail sleeve really saved us! After a week my labs tail is nearly healed. Every veterinarian in the country should stock this product. In reading about happy tail I am amazed that healing may take weeks to months and in some cased years! Save your dog, and yourself, the expense and stress we went through. Paste as plain text instead, We'd walk to the middle of the room first, where there was nothing for him to whack his tail against, and THEN greet him with our usual enthusiasm, and he'd go bonkers. Everyone in the family and friends helped shield her tail whenever in high wagging situations. In fact the bandaids were actually causing her harm by pulling hair and tender skin off. Her tail was a mess. It is a quick fix when you don't have anything else around. The thin hair on the side of his tail, which is growing back, is the result of the vet's shaving his tail. It also took a village. Once I was sure that the wound had started to heal and that the bandage apparatus wasn't making the situation worse, I started to leave the wrap on my dog for 2-3 days between clean/re-wrapping. After basically sitting on Remy and cleaning his woundwhich he clearly noticed once he wasn't so distracted by his excitementwe attempted first aid by loosely wrapping the last few inches and tip of the tail in gauze and securing it with medical tape. For sure it is the only solution, that we tried so far, that is so effective. It will be 7 days tomorrow and I will unwrap it. Thanks to all for the advice! I than used duck tape wrapping it loose and than when I was at the center of her tail I squeezed it so it would stick to her hair. Neoprene is a flexible material used in products like wet suits, laptop sleeves, and braces for knees, ankles, wrists, etc., and it form-fits itself snugly but not too tightly around whatever it's on. It really isn't. Maria Burgess from Las Vegas, Nevada on May 23, 2013: I haven't had that issue yet, but am glad you shared this solution. Then, wrap Elastikon (2 or 3 inch) around the wide end of the tube and continue up towards the dog's bum. #1 Tail Protection for HappyTail, Breaks, & more. She is a bully/mastiff mix and her tail is truly a whip! Grassmere has directions on bandaging happy tail and I sorta followed those. It'll also probably smell bad if it's infected. You have to tape directly to the tail though, so it might pull some hair coming off. Very fortunate. As of this writing, my dogs tail is almost completely healed. For $70 this thing is great! It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. We were at our wits' end with my Golden Retriever trying to tape and protect it, having a ridiculously large cone (double extended so she couldn't reach her tail). We offer the highest level of service and support to all of our customers, wherever they may be in the world. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a dog with happy tail. (You can unsubscribe anytime). At the time of writing this, our homemade tail tip protectorwhich is open at the end just beyond the tip to allow for air flow in addition to tail protectionhas been on there for four days, and Remy hasn't attempted to get it off. Since then we've adapted it to stay on any breed, and now it protects ALL tail wounds. Her tail is healing nicely. Been there, done that with 3 dogs. So far so good. Then I use vet wrap. Its come loose a couple times. I called to find out exactly what on her I had to measure and found out they will overnight it to me. I cleaned it up, realizing then that it was actually blood, but I couldn't find the source. Also did you have to change it frequently or reapply medicine to the tip? And I mean everywhere. You have to put the vet wrap fairly far up on the tail so that it stays on. Im drawing a blank. If a cropped tail is bleeding, I would definitely seek veterinary attention. Pasted as rich text. "Happy tail" injuries happen to dogs with long (natural length) tails hitting objects or even walls when the dogs wag. I do not know if I can post links here but you can find it by searching for "Tail-Bandit". After a few months of trying bandages and hoping it heals, we were considering amputation. It may break your heart to shorten your hound's wag, but they'll still be just as happy--hopefully without the bloodshed. Also, proceed with caution if your dog is fractious (or overly wiggly)you may opt for assistance from an experienced animal handler in this case to avoid injuries to yourself and others. Thanks. He's a Boxer GSD mix and has the energy (and anxiety) that you would expect of that combo. It took her a few days to get used to wearing the full harness, but it stayed on perfectly and she can do 'her business' no problem with it on as well. Bandages that are too tight or wrapped incorrectly can cut off blood supply to tissue and may lead to slow wound healing, tissue death and necrosis. My dog recently had an injury to his tail that required TWO surgeries. Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine He wears it like a champ and his tail tip is healing SO nicely because of it. Highly recommend!! Roger Duquette from Kingston, Ontario, Canada on January 09, 2015: A nice tip. I repeat lock your straps. The only moment he tries to bite it is when he is really happy and wiggles a lot than it seems to annoy him. We've never experienced this, but thanks for the tips. After nearly 4 weeks of her happy tail painting my white kitchen cabinets with drops of blood, I finally had enough. Camelbaks). He died of cancer at a young age, sadly. ! Blood. Specified Duties of Non-Veterinarians 2019, Tail Bandage for Minor Wounds | Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, Tail Injuries in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospital, http://leashandpaws.com/tag/neoprene-dog-toys/. http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/mending_a_tail.htm. They have holes in the center and you can slide one side and then tape it around the bandaged portion of the tail. I recommend keeping your dog on antibiotic meds during this time to prevent infection. It works!! Everything you will be told is true. The sleeve was of course much too long as a few days before getting it, the vet had to cut off 30cm of the tail. (Definitely no pun intended.). The first few days were spent trying to get the right adjustments and she wasn't happy. It looks pretty silly, but isn't slowing down the wagging any. We do still cone him when we leave the house, but when we're here and can keep an eye we don't have to worry. Michael, SHUG Director and hopeless Crazy Dog Lady -- I recommend using an empty toilet paper tube over the end of the tail (extending at least an inch past the end) secured with duct tape. Antibiotics cleared the infection, and the TailSaver protected Luke's tail while it healed fully. If not wrapped in this manner, limbs, toes, etc. The neoprene had enough "grab" not to slip off of Remy's fur, even when he started wagging. Its excellent, so happy with purchase, it's the only thing that works for happy tail. When we placed the neoprene around the tail, we allowed it to extend roughly half an inch beyond the tip. Product is of good quality and delivery was super fast. We usually change it every other day. K9 Tail Saver literally Saved my dogs Tail. Definitely use this product. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! If we'd known about the TailSaver going in, we could have stopped this months-long saga in its tracks for a mere $70. The Tail Saver prevented my foster dog from an amputation. Of course, some people have their dogs' tails docked, particularly certain breeds, but that's not a practice I'm personally in favor of. I am dealing with the "Happy Tail" now and let me say it leaves quite the murder scene. Pups feel like they can't walk when you put it on initially but give it a day and they will be moving. This is the type that came from a drinking tube hose. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin in Lower Delaware Try to leave 1/4 inch of space between the tail tip and the end of the platic tube. She's comfortable wearing it and I can rest easy now knowing she's ok. We just changed the medical tape after applying new medicine. - The YouTube video instructions are helpful, so probably start there. The only funky thing about the K9tailsaver is the velcro strap over/around the tail. Your link has been automatically embedded. You're such good dog parents! I like your quirky solution! More on this later.. Take the dog to the vet and have them shave down the hair around the wound. Answer: Remy, the Golden Retriever/Lab mix in the photos is no longer with us. http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/mending_a_tail.htm. I have changed it every other day for a week. The tip was bright red and actively bleeding as Remy wagged like crazy, so happy to see one of his favorite humans.

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