More Tail Problems

Aside from the tail problems listed below which deal with injuries to your dog’s tail, there are a number of other medical problems that can also impact your dog’s tail including tumors such as lipomas, mast cell tumors and melanomas; skin problems that have taken root in the tail such as allergies; and neurological conditions and spinal problems such as cauda equina syndrome which is caused by a compression of nerve roots in your dog’s lower back and can cause pain and/or movement problems in your dog’s hind legs and tail.