How to treat reptile tail rot at home and manage its pain effectively?

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How can I help treat tail rot at home? Can I make it less painful? How long do I have for the tail for to reach her body? On average how much are antibiotics for tail rot? Pet's info: Reptile | Lizard | 0.2 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Dina. The treatment depends on the cause, although systemic antibiotics are more likely to have a positive outcome, rather than topically cleaning the wound. Tail necrosis can also be caused by non-infectious causes including metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), inappropriate husbandry, cardiac disease, trauma, and others. If the necrosis is progressing quickly, a tail amputation above the affected area could help slow/stop the progression. Good luck.

How to treat reptile tail rot at home and manage its pain effectively?

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