Tail Problem

[SIGreyLady]

My Sterling boy had a cut on his tail - about 2" long about 2" from the tip of his tail. We tried hard but it just wouldn't heal properly. I took him yesterday to our vet, and the news was not good. He had about 5" removed and has 3 stitches. I picked him up late in the afternoon and he's been sleeping a lot (and drooling and shaking) Vet said he should be more comfortable now than with the bad tail tip - I hope so. Please send the GT healing light his way. (on a side note I told Kelsey not to call her brother "Shorty" )

Edited November 25, 2008 by SIGreyLady

[Guest ss556]

Praying for a speedy recovery. Scritches to Sterling:)

[Guest Spencers_Greyt]

Awww poor guy! Big hugs and healing thoughts to Sterling!

 

[Patsy]

Of course we won't call him Shorty! Now no chewing bandages, etc.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Lots of good healing thoughts!! Wayne lost his tail to happy tail and he did great. And Wayne said to tell Stering that he will be just as handsome, if not MORE!!

[Guest LoveMyJoseyBean]

Oh poor sweetie! Skritchies and biskies to make him feel better

[Guest p51crazyhorse]

Do KNOT worry Sterling, you can still be a seggzy dog without a tail, see how good I look!?!?!

 

And my momma sez that she is glad she doesnt have to cut anything off your stocking... yea... think about that! so do KNOT feel bad and just give Kelsey the ole stinkeye........

Streamer, the tailless wonderdog

 

 

[IndyandHollyluv]

Poor Sterling. I so understand. About three years ago, my Indy's tail got clocked in the door at the vet's office, for cryin' out loud (long story, but it was my fault.) Of course, as soon as we entered the lobby, Indy had to happily wag his tail and blood went flyin' everywhere. Looked like a crime scene. Sigh.

 

Vet sutured and bandaged his tail, which got clipped about 3-4" from the end. Took Indy back for frequent dressing changes over the next ten days or so, but unfortunately, blood flow was compromised and the tail couldn't be saved. Vet had to amputate approx half. Needless to say, I felt just awful.

 

But we survived the episode, and Indy aka Stumpy did just fine. By the way, I used a ton of Glad Press'n Seal to keep his bandages clean and dry. What a fabulous product.

 

Well, just tell Sterling an abbreviated tail will simply give him more character.

 

 

[Guest tricolorhounds]

Copper and Savannah say <<< Welcome to the 1/2 tail club >>>

 

 

 

 

[Guest p51crazyhorse]

Copper and Savannah say <<< Welcome to the 1/2 tail club >>>

 

oh! you have the kitchen sink I have always wanted!.... and the beadboard....

 

oops, sorry hijack over......

[Guest greyhound1]

[SIGreyLady]

Tanks eberybuddy fur de healing thots and wishes and to know dat der are mor houndies wiff short tails. Sterling

[Guest p51crazyhorse]

weer heer for ya buddy!!!

Streamer

[MandysMom]

Sending healing thoughts for Sterling.

[Batmom]

Short tails are cute. Heal well, sweetheart!

[RobinM]

Poor baby- prayers for a quick recovery.

[GeorgeofNE]

Awwwwwwwwwww. Too bad!

 

My last dog had a really, really bad case of Happy Tail, and because he had major surgery for something else, I asked the vet to cut off the bad part. It was one of the best things I did for the poor boy! Once it healed up, it was never a problem again because the vet folded up extra skin over the tip for protection!

 

Lucky for Kramer, his tail was abnormally long to begin with, so he didn't have to endure any teasing at the dog park.

 

[Guest longdogs]

Less drag means faster wags!

[4greyhounds]

Sending lots of prayers for a quick recovery.

[Guest Exena]

Our Grace had to get four inches or so amputated from her tail in April after a door incident. We had a heck of a time dealing with her messing with the bandage, though! Wish I had known about the BiteNot collar when that happened. All is well now, though we still feel terrible about her accident.

 

Sending fast healing vibes to Sterling!