Tail Issues - Page 2

There is another type of cone too, instead of coming forward it goes back over the dog's shoulders. It's like a floppy pleated lampshade secured at the neck to a collar but much nicer for the dog to wear. If my dog had needed a cone 2 weeks ago after her emergency pyo op, they were going to give her one of these, I can't find a pic of one though.

There's also the BiteNot collar but I've never tried one.
http://www.bitenot.com/dog.html

One of mine had a cyst removed from her tail. I bought the inflatable comfy collar, but - she could still reach it. It's great for anything further up the body like a spay, but not for the tail. I had to resort to a cone at night, but as it was halfway down the tail I could vetwrap it for parts of the day at other times so we didn't have all the time in the cone.

Better safe though. Good luck with it, hope it heals soon.

Tried a bite not collar years ago, but it looked so uncomfortable, like a rigid neck brace. Don't know if they're different now.
 

Thanks, everyone, I appreciate your comments & input. She's doing pretty well, however I had some medical testing this morning & when we got back she had the cone off; she had licked her tail a little, but no damage done. I worry about leaving an animal alone with stuff like that on too.
Guess I'm just a nerve bag, LOL! jackie harris

I use the no-bite collar, sized one size narrower than recommended for the circumference of the neck. I used the recommended size on Bijou for a week and it rubbed the hair off. That way you can leave the wound open so it heals faster.

This looks like a "hot spot" to me. AKA Acute moist dermatitis. Maybe caused by many things . One of them are fleas, or humidity,..., mites, and other skin parasites, skin allergies, irritant skin diseases, ear and anal gland infections, and neglected grooming are other factors that can initiate the itch-scratch-itch cycle. Most vets make big deal out of it.But No need to spend fortune. I can treat it under $10.00 My treatment: Clip the hair a little, rub it with rubbing 75% alcohol until it is not slippery. Pack it with Neosporin or better spray it with "Blue Kote" ( Speleld just like that with "K").
 https://sec02.simplot.com/wsistore/ac/stores/1/Blue_Kote_Aerosol_br_by_HW_Nay_P57C21.cfm
Be careful it stains something fears, but it works like a charm.

Get it on Internet or in any self respect feed store.
Prager Hans

Thanks guys! Yes the collar has already rubbed some fur from her neck ! And there couldn't possibly be better groomed dogs, she has no fleas, no mites; did have a fungal skin infection once....the vet's remedy did not work so I bathed her weekly with Selsen blue, & that fixed that issue, but that was years ago. She does have sebaceous cysts, that what this started as...like a giant pimple. I will definately try that, Prager, thanks! We do have humidity problems here in Pa, even with the A/C on it is already muggy in the house....add the washer & dryer running, showers, the dishwasher, etc, ...& our house can feel like a sauna! jackie harris

Update.....Kali's been on cephalexin for 1 week now, & we're seeing improvement already! And she's not biting or licking anymore, so I guess it's not bothering her. Just thought I'd let you know!

Jackie: I am glad she is responding to treatment so well. 

Great news.

Cheryl

It sure looks like a sebaceous cyst.  Without removal, the cyst will get bigger and bigger.  What the cyst is, is an overactive duct (my husband is a MD physician;  he has taken some out for friends.  I have watched and helped him do it a number of times... very easy. 

You can pay the vet to do it, or do it yourself, with a friend to hold the dog steady

Clean the area with alcohol, or surgical scrub.  Take a box cutter (sterilize it), and make a small 1/2 inch or less cut across the top of the cyst.  Then you can pop out the cyst.  Be sure to get it all out.  The cyst is a sac, filled with waxy cebaceous substance... be sure to use tweezers or haemostats to get out the sac also.  There are pen "cauterizing" implements available at medical supply stores.  Turn it on and gently cauterize the cut.  Put antibiotic ointment on as well as a precautionary, and it won't come back.

However, dogs that are prone to the cysts will often develop them in other areas. (Which is why i have seen him do it often)   Especially the body.  Check the dog frequently.  Hope this helps you