My dog's tail tip injury: hair loss & hates wrap. What should I do?

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My dog lost the tip of his tail from a door injury. He's seen a vet who said he was ok. However, a week later, and not there is a wound on his tail that was bleeding but seems to be healing. My problem is, the hair in that area is falling off rapidly and he seems to be bothered by the wrapping on his tail, it's not wrapped tight but he's bothered. What should I do? He will be turning on on Sept 2nd of this year. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 8 days old | 14 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can be normal for the hair to fall out at the tip of the tail where it was injured. The hair may not grow back in that area at all. As long as the wound is healing you do not need to worry about the hair loss. If the wound is open, bleeding or oozing then I would be concerned. If you dog is not bothering the tail injury I would leave it unwrapped. If it is not oozing or bleeding there is I need to keep it wrapped up. Hope this helps!

My dog's tail tip injury: hair loss & hates wrap. What should I do?

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