Did you know that a dog’s tail can also be affected by a number of health problems? Unfortunately, any problem involving the tail can be a challenge to treat because it is difficult to put a bandage on the tail and seldom will a dog tolerate having their tail bandaged. Some of the most common problems that affect the tail of dogs include dog bites, skin infections, sprains, nerve damage, trapped fecal material, fracture or dislocation, flea infestation, and the so-called ‘fierce waggers’.
When dogs fight, it is often the tail that gets bitten when a dog tries to run away from the other dog, causing trauma to the base of the tail. Allergies are often implicated when dogs persistently chew at their tails causing the skin to be broken, paving the way for infections. Dogs that swim a lot can overuse their tails that they sue as a rudder when they swim. When this happens the tail becomes flaccid as the muscled get over fatigued.
Any problem affecting your dog’s tail should be brought to the attention of your Bowmanville, ON veterinarian. Click this website Clarington Animal Hospital PC for more details.
