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jmdt · 02-04-2009, 11:55 AM

If he's biting his tail, it's for a reason. Something is bothering him, or hurting. Poor little guy. I'm sure he will be fine. I would wait to hear from your friend, then take him to the vet. You don't want whatever it is to get infected. It is totally not normal though. Something is going on there. Good luck and keep us posted. Sending him great big hugs.

vickii-116 · 02-04-2009, 12:00 PM

thank you

...my mom usually leaves when we get home , she only stays to watch tyson but tomorow even if my mom doesnt want me to bring him to the vet , ill sneak out ,take my car and bring him myself without her knowing!

vickii-116 · 02-04-2009, 12:01 PM

what does clamped mean? (sorry im french)

Dara311 · 02-04-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vickii-116

euhmm i dont know if he got caught in something when the lady had it, but here he is watched all the time even during the day because my mom stays at home and he didnt get it caught while he was here. i sent a picture to my friend , she is a vet tech and if she doesnt know what it is she is going to show the pictures to the vet she works with. I want to bring him to a vet but my mom doesnt believe me thats its not normal, she said that he bites his tail, but i dont think a dog would hurt himself for nothing so I called my friend.

i was a vet tech for 7 yrs, and it looks like he either has gotten it caught, stepped on, or is just so itchy from something that he is chewing it raw...i would call the vet now, and just see if you can take him in, better safe than sorry....!!!!

GurleyGirl · 02-04-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vickii-116

what does clamped mean? (sorry im french)

To hold or bind with "something"....

vickii-116 · 02-04-2009, 12:14 PM

the lady usually calls to check on him because she loved him didnt want to sell him, she changed her mind at the last minute but she couldnt keep him because she signed the deposit paper, so ill ask her if something happened while he was there that she didnt tell us about.

ARCHIE · 02-04-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

It kind of looks like his tail was clamped in that area....

That was my thought as well. It looks like his tail was going to be docked
then someone's mind got changed and took the band off of it.
I would definately have him vet checked. You don't want an infection
getting in the open sore. He may need antibiotics to prevent infection.
It's not worth the risk.

mscat · 02-04-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

That was my thought as well. It looks like his tail was going to be docked
then someone's mind got changed and took the band off of it.
I would definately have him vet checked. You don't want an infection
getting in the open sore. He may need antibiotics to prevent infection.
It's not worth the risk.

jeanietoo · 02-04-2009, 01:42 PM

It definately looks like an amatur attempt to do a tail docking. Some people used to use a tight rubber band to try to dock tails. It's very cruel and was probably done by the breeder. i doubt if it will heal well. I would definately have the vet check it as it may be infected

princesssmomma · 02-04-2009, 02:06 PM

it looked to me like something was wrapped around it. There isnt anything down in there in his hair is there?
I hope he gets better soon but I agree to take him to the vet asap you dont want to wait.
good luck

TLC · 02-04-2009, 02:29 PM

My Gosh - I can't understand why You are not taking him to the Vet. Something IS wrong with his tail and he is only 7 weeks old and tiny...Do you know that IF it is infected he could go down hill very, very fast

Please GO to the VET - This is definitely a time when YOU should ASAP

bildio · 02-04-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vickii-116

no we didnt dock his tail :S

Are you sure

?

vickii-116 · 02-04-2009, 02:38 PM

ohhh that little grrr if she did try that..trouble for her!!!:@

Wylie's Mom · 02-04-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

My Gosh - I can't understand why You are not taking him to the Vet. Something IS wrong with his tail and he is only 7 weeks old and tiny...Do you know that IF it is infected he could go down hill very, very fast

Please GO to the VET - This is definitely a time when YOU should ASAP

I really agree. He is either in pain, or it is itching - or both.

If this is an infection, or the beginning of one - you do *not* want to wait.

The bottom line is, it's bothering this poor baby greatly and that alone needs vet care.

vickii-116 · 02-04-2009, 03:19 PM

I'm bringing him to the vet tomorow after school!

02-04-2009, 11:55 AM	#16
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	If he's biting his tail, it's for a reason. Something is bothering him, or hurting. Poor little guy. I'm sure he will be fine. I would wait to hear from your friend, then take him to the vet. You don't want whatever it is to get infected. It is totally not normal though. Something is going on there. Good luck and keep us posted. Sending him great big hugs. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

02-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#26
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02-04-2009, 12:00 PM	#17
vickii-116 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 149	thank you ...my mom usually leaves when we get home , she only stays to watch tyson but tomorow even if my mom doesnt want me to bring him to the vet , ill sneak out ,take my car and bring him myself without her knowing!

02-04-2009, 12:01 PM	#18
vickii-116 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 149	what does clamped mean? (sorry im french)

02-04-2009, 12:14 PM	#21
vickii-116 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 149	the lady usually calls to check on him because she loved him didnt want to sell him, she changed her mind at the last minute but she couldnt keep him because she signed the deposit paper, so ill ask her if something happened while he was there that she didnt tell us about.

02-04-2009, 01:42 PM	#24
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	It definately looks like an amatur attempt to do a tail docking. Some people used to use a tight rubber band to try to dock tails. It's very cruel and was probably done by the breeder. i doubt if it will heal well. I would definately have the vet check it as it may be infected

02-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#25
princesssmomma No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Medical Lake WA USA Posts: 20	it looked to me like something was wrapped around it. There isnt anything down in there in his hair is there? I hope he gets better soon but I agree to take him to the vet asap you dont want to wait. good luck

02-04-2009, 02:38 PM	#28
vickii-116 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 149	ohhh that little grrr if she did try that..trouble for her!!!:@

02-04-2009, 03:19 PM	#30
vickii-116 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 149	I'm bringing him to the vet tomorow after school!