HeyRunDog Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Grace has a bald patch on her tail about 3 inches long but only on the side away from her body. The vet, who is experienced with greyhounds as she used to work as a vet at the greyhound tracks, said it is probably where she has been rubbing against something as the hairs are broken and have not dropped out, but she is not crated and sleeps either on her bed or the sofa. (I'll let you guess where she spends most of her time) My question is, although it's purely a cosmetic condition like her bald butt, and it doesn't bother her or me, can anything be rubbed in to her tail to stop the hairs being broken? Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 The everyday name for the problem is "stud tail" and it's not exclusive to greyhounds...or even to dogs. You can see more info, including treatment advice, here: https://wagwalking.com/condition/stud-tail 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...
macoduck Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I was thinking of stud tail too. But do females get it as well? I've only had a few males have it but didn't treat it since it wasn't bothering them. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 My 11-year-old girl has it. My boy doesn't. 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...
ShebasMom Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Sheba's had a bald spot on the upper part of her tail ever since I adopted her in 2010. She'll be 12 next week. It's just there and it doesn't bother her. I never worried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Sone of my girl dogs have stud tail. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I've only had girls who have the visible bald patch. None of my boys have had it. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 13 hours ago, KF_in_Georgia said: The everyday name for the problem is "stud tail" and it's not exclusive to greyhounds...or even to dogs. You can see more info, including treatment advice, here: https://wagwalking.com/condition/stud-tail Yes I wondered if it was stud tail but there isn't any waxy/oily secretions or any other symptoms apart from the bald patch and the hairs are broken off not dropped out. I wonder if it's caused by her sitting as the area affected is where her tail bends sharply as it makes contact with the floor so it is the hairs are hitting the floor end on and breaking. If that is the case I think I'll try applying aloe vera to soften the hairs so they bend instead of breaking. Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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