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by jeremy517 on 02 November 2009 - 03:11
My german shepherds tail may have a break a few inches from the base just noticed it today so it has not been very long. just wondering is there anything i should do to it and also if other people have experienced this if u splint it does it heal straight? should i get it xrayed and take him to the vet?
by jeremy517 on 02 November 2009 - 04:11
by malshep on 02 November 2009 - 10:11
When you handle this area does it feel like it is broken in little pieces, or is there just a swelling in the area?
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
by dogshome9 on 02 November 2009 - 10:11
Your dog may just have an abscess or a cyst. One of my bitches had a cyst in the exact same place.
by Bob-O on 02 November 2009 - 12:11
I have a male who injured his tail in an identical manner. I examined it and found nothing broken or tender, so I let it heal naturally. I think a ligament may be damaged, and those take many weeks to heal. His tail carry recovered completely within about four (4) weeks.
Your veterinarian can make a quick radiographic examination of the tail and give you a better answer. If it is broken it can be splinted, but only the veterinarian can tell you.
Good Luck!
Bob-O
Your veterinarian can make a quick radiographic examination of the tail and give you a better answer. If it is broken it can be splinted, but only the veterinarian can tell you.
Good Luck!
Bob-O
by jeremy517 on 02 November 2009 - 15:11
it does not feel broken in little pieces it is swollen it does not seem to bother him though.
by malshep on 02 November 2009 - 17:11
The reason I asked is that there about the area your dog's tail is swollen there is something that usually labs get - it is called cold tail. Have seen in other breeds also. Was you dog warm from working and went swimming in cold water or going from warm area to a cold area? Can be painful at times too. Maybe an abscess, have your vet check it out.
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
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