My old pet has tail gangrene. Are there alternatives to amputation?

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As a doctor suggested me amputation for my pets tail...i visited a vet.. He suggested me to not to go for this.. As my pet can't bear the pain of surgery... He may die.... Plz you tell me is there any alternate of surgery... Any topical medicine etc... He is an old pet... Become lethargic due to age.... I can take risk on his life... Plz plz... I want to save his life... I want to know... Does this gangrene spread to backbone.... After tail...? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 8 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The spreading would depend on the severity of the infection, its type and the antibiotics you have available there. Some infection stay there localized. Tail injuries are quite tricky I have to admit. Not easy to medicate them and often amputation is required. You can try with broad spectrum antibiotics and bandage on tail (with swabs and thick tape; let your vet do it). If not working and healing fine amputation will be required unfortunately.

My old pet has tail gangrene. Are there alternatives to amputation?

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