Hello Nancy! Nyala also has a tail pocket issue and will always have it unless I get it amputated which is OUT of the question. Ive been doing this mixture for months an it works!!! I ckean it every 2 days. I even programmed it on my cell. When I clean her tail I also wipe all her back side to finish. Been doing this for months. So here's the recipe. Also great for ear infection, rashes and more!
Here is the essential oil recipe for ear infections or just maintaining good ear*health. Spray*on cotton ball and wipe out ears ...don't spray directly in*ears .In*a 2 ounce glass spray bottle, combine: 15 drops Lavender 15 drops Geranium 15 drops Frankincense 15 drops Basil 10 drops Arborvitae Fractionated Coconut Oil the clear one, fill the bottle about 3/4 of the way full. Shake bottle well before using. Use once a week to treat ears that have an ear infection or once a month as a preventative measure in ears that are prone to recurrent ear infections. If ears are especially inflamed or infected, dilute 2 drops of lavender in 4 drops of fractionated coconut oil on a cotton ball and apply lightly to soothe the inflamed ear area.
Again recipe says for ear but just as good for her tail pocket! ! Maintenance is the key word with these dogs as you know. Have a look at this link.
http://www.englishbulldognews.com/forums/your-bulldog-s-health/51130-essential-oils.html