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My dog has a sore on his tail. How do I treat it and keep it clean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 85 lbs

My dog has a sore on his tail how do i treat it

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on February 24th, 2020

Poor Tiger. Wash the wound with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it.

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