My newborn puppy's docked tail skin is exposed. What should I do?

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My newborn puppies tail was docked a few days again it was healing fine. Then waking up this morning I saw the skin had slid back from the tail and exposing the part under the skin. What can I do to help her? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | unspayed | 3 days old

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

The part may be getting infected. A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My newborn puppy's docked tail skin is exposed. What should I do?

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