My dog's happy tail injury looks crusty. Is it infected and serious?

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Is this happy tail infected? My dog had very bad happy tail and I saw blood all on the walls, so I bought cone ointment for dogs that was good for cuts, bruises and it says it stops bleeding. I put it on and now it’s crusty and dry. I’m going to take him to the vet but I wanted to know how serious this is. I don’t have the money for a vet right now so I’m waiting a week or 2. It was a small cut before. Also, are his ears okay? He doesn’t itch or scratch. Is it maybe dirt? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 11 months and 12 days old | 60 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It’s hard to say if he tail is infected since it just looks crusty now with the treatment. It does look swollen. Test it for pain or being able to feel heat as this can indicate infection. If that is detected, try to get him into the veterinarian ASAP. Applying sterile petroleum jelly can also help condition the skin and promote healing. The biggest component is to prevent more trauma. He ears do not appear red or seem to have an excessive amount of debris so I would say that look normal to me. Definitely keep an eye on the ears for redness, odor or shaking the head as this indicates a problem. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog's happy tail injury looks crusty. Is it infected and serious?

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