Help Needed! Severe Tail Infection

[oscarmayer]

Since 1998, I think we've had 15+ bulldogs come in that were surrendered due to severe tail infections. ZERO of those dogs responded to conservative treatment, antibiotics, weight loss, diet change. Granted, we did not devote a long period of time to this treatment as in all cases, by the time the dogs were surrendered, conservative treatment had already proven to be ineffective. Knowing that resistant tail infections can lead to complications(fistula, sepsis, death), we opt for tail removal...and put an end to the suffering. Even in older dogs, we've had great success. A specialist is recommended and a "Bulldog familiar" one is always best.

The highest risk is anesthesia. The surgical site looks rather nasty but if the dog can make it past the anesthesia, then a complete recovery and happier times should be expected. If euthanasia is being considered, then an attempt at surgery is a no-brainer, IMO...unless $$$ is an issue.

 

[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

We have been trying the oils for almost two weeks and have seen little results. This tail infection is the worst. I've also tried changing his food, but he won't touch anything except the food I've always fed him. And honestly, he doesn't have much of an appetite. I'm guessing because he's so miserable from the infection. We've decided to talk to our vet about tail amputation (even though he's already told us Bugsy is too old for the surgery) and if that's not possible, we will put him down. He's had a great life and we can't watch him suffer any longer. This is something we've been battling for over a year now, and it just keeps on coming back worse and worse.

Thank you all for the support and checking in with Bugsy.

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Ohhhhh I am so sorry to read this. You are the BEST parents ever.


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[Annie1991]

How are things going???

 

[brittanyhall29]

I think we've decided to go with the surgery and see what happens from there. I will keep you guys updated. Thanks for checking in!

 

[Annie1991]

Good luck with the surgery and please let us know.

 

[2BullyMama]

I think we've decided to go with the surgery and see what happens from there. I will keep you guys updated. Thanks for checking in!

Please keep us posted... we will be praying


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[Manydogs]

Sending much loveand many prayers for Bugsy to get through his surgery.

 

[Annie1991]

Been thinking of you guys. How are things going? Has the surgery happened yet, and if so, how did it go?

 

[berlin78]

Entederm helps us! We put it on a cotton swab and get it in there as deep as we can. A few days of this twice a day and it really seems to help.