rschultz Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I accidently didn't get lExie all the way out the door and her tail got caught. It looks like a small piece got caught along with hair. both sides of the tail were bleeding. I stopped the one side but the other is still bleeding. I washed and wrapped with gauze and vet wrap. I feel so bad. I will be gone about 4 hours cause today is the high holiday. Did i break her tail?? I feel so bad Is there anythign else i should do? Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Just make sure the wrap isn't too tight and see how it is when you get home. Oh, and give pretty girl a cookie. Happens to most all of us at one time or the next -- don't beat yourself up. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Batmom .....as usual best Advice. Ohh and a Cookie from me to for that Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Cookies and a from Rocket. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Len did the same to Idol in the spring. And, I know her tail was broken. We kept it bandaged and I sprayed EMT on it to seal the wound. It took about three weeks. Don't worry; it was just an accident. Stuff happens. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Desi still has a bald spot in his tail where I shut it in the door. oops Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Accidents happen, but please take the pup to the vet. My Sailor got his tail closed in a door in his last home and the vet said she saw the bone and most of his tail had to be amputated 2 days after the incident due to infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Here is a link about bandaging "Happy Tail" http://www.grassmere-animal-hospital.com/happy_tail_bandaging.htm (For any confused newbie readers: Happy tail is a common term for a Greyhound's happy tail wagging and hitting hard surfaces, or unfortunately, getting caught in a door.) I've heard of a light weight cardboard tampon holder being used to help protect the very tip of a Greyhound's tail, but that adds more weight so I don't know how well it stays on. Grassmere encourages feather light bandage material. Houndtime's suggestion of EMT spray sounds good. I hope you were able to stop the bleeding for good. A friend had trouble with her hound's tail not healing after being closed in a car door. Vet visits were definitely required in their particular case. Good luck for Lexie's rapid healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Update please..... how's our girl this morning? Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Update please..... how's our girl this morning? She seems better. It isn't broken, just a really bad scrape and now a 1 inch shorter tail Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I know you feel bad, but that would be a really easy thing to do - I try to think about it everytime we go out the front door for a walk because I often have to push Mirage past the door so I can shut it. Glad Lexie is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Oh poor Lexie! It happened to us once too, DH accidentally closed the car window on Merlin's tail years ago. In our case, we had to go to the emergency vet and he got all stitched up. Don't feel too bad! Hope Lexie feels better soon! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 IT happenned to me and my beloved Goldie too. Unfortunately he had to have part of his tail amputated too like the otehr poster above. Just keep a close watch on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyandHollyluv Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Ouch. Hope Lexie is okay but just fyi -- my (angel) Indy's tail also got caught in the door about 4" from the tip (my fault, of course). Lots of blood but not broken. Unfortunately, the door crushed the few vessels in the tip of the tail, and despite the vet's best efforts to save Indy's tail, the tissue became necrotic and the vet had to amputate half of Indy's tail. Not sure how hard the door closed on Lexie's tail but keep an eye on the color. I would also recommend a trip to the vet. Antibiotics made be in order as well. For Lexie Edited October 10, 2011 by IndyandHollyluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Ouch. Hope Lexie is okay but just fyi -- my (angel) Indy's tail also got caught in the door about 4" from the tip (my fault, of course). Lots of blood but not broken. Unfortunately, the door crushed the few vessels in the tip of the tail, and despite the vet's best efforts to save Indy's tail, the tissue became necrotic and the vet had to amputate half of Indy's tail. Not sure how hard the door closed on Lexie's tail but keep an eye on the color. I would also recommend a trip to the vet. Antibiotics made be in order as well. For Lexie What color should i watch for? It is just light brown. Now u have me worried Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 That happened to my angel, Buddy...only his tail was partly skinned. We had it xrayed (no breaks) and bandaged, and then we changed the dressings daily, since they were sticking something fierce! He came through it like a trooper and was no worse for it. He even had his own R.N.--my sister came to help me with the dressings, and she's a nurse. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 What color should i watch for? It is just light brown. Now u have me worried You'd want to watch for the skin turning dark reddish / purple / blackish -- sort of a "beyond bruised" color. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 What color should i watch for? It is just light brown. Now u have me worried You'd want to watch for the skin turning dark reddish / purple / blackish -- sort of a "beyond bruised" color. ok ty Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3vagreys Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 My little Echo had a similar injury. The door at the vet caught her tail. It bled and bled and I was a basket case because I was manning the door. Since we were right there, they looked at it. It was not broken but it still has a slight curve to the side. It happens to a lot of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I looked at it again and i cant tell if it is just a bad scrape but it looks black. I am going to call the vet tomorrow and try and get in this week. Better to be safe. I hope she doesn't need it amputated I would feel horrible!!! Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Just after the injury it will likely look dark from bruising. But, you're there and we're here, and best for vet to have a look. Don't fret over it, tho -- they have long tails that sometimes lag or stray, KWIM? Hugs to both of you. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 the mark is on both side of the tail Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That just looks scabby/blood blistery to me. (As opposed to whole segment of tail looking weird and blackened.) Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Her tail doesn't look too bad. That's "just" a bruise. (I know, there's no such thing as "just" when you're feeling guilty.) Watch for any signs of discoloration beyond that bruise, toward the tip of her tail. That would be a sign that the blood flow was impaired and would need an urgent vet visit. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks you all. I feel a lil better. I will keep an eye on it for any changes or worsening then I will head for the vet if that happens. Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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