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My dog's tail keeps getting injured from wagging. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 140 lbs

My Great Dane keeps hitting his tail as he wags it and busting the tip of it open on a daily basis what do you recommend I do to protect the tail?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2018

I have seen many cases with large dogs injuring their tails over and over, it is hard to protect the tip of the tail as most bandages will not hold in this area of the body. in many cases the only solution was having the tail docked, usually about 2/3 is enough to solve the problem.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    In the veterinary world we call this type of injury "Happy Tail." It can be a frustrating condition to deal with, but it's important to keep it well covered in order for it to heal. Below is a link to an article that gives some great tips for keeping the tail protected as it heals. https://virtuavet.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/how-to-make-a-dog-tail-cover/ I hope that helps and all is well with Tank.

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