Wounded Tails

Wounds on the tail most commonly result from a bite but also may be caused by banging the tail against a wall or other hard object that actually “opens up” a wound in the tail. It is important to take your dog to the vet to evaluate the wound and to have your dog put on antibiotics to prevent infections that frequently occur with wounds. At the vet, the wound will be cleaned and dressed. If the wound is quite minor, it might be sutured up and bandaged. More severe wounds are left open to drain but still covered with a bandage. As with broken tails, in the case of a very severe wound or neurological damage, partial tail amputation may be necessary.