General Question Weight and Tail Pocket

[Shahster]

Hi!

Is there a correlation between weight and dirtiness of their tail pocket? My boy’s tail has all of a sudden become very dirty/infected. I took him to the vet and he’s been on antibiotics to clear it up. I asked the vet why his tail pocket changed all of a sudden and his answer was because he’s gained some weight so the tail can’t breath. Is this true?

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[helsonwheels]

Hi!

Is there a correlation between weight and dirtiness of their tail pocket? My boy’s tail has all of a sudden become very dirty/infected. I took him to the vet and he’s been on antibiotics to clear it up. I asked the vet why his tail pocket changed all of a sudden and his answer was because he’s gained some weight so the tail can’t breath. Is this true?

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Hell no, has nothing to do with the weight. Nyala my brindle has a tail pocket issue since she’s been a pup. Nyala is not fat either. It’s simply the way the tail is made. Hers is stuck to her top butt. She eats raw n some Acana. Has nothing to do with her food either. I’ve been doing an essential oil mix for her. I’ve started over 2years ago cleaning her tail every 2-3ish days with the mix. Since autumn we just pass, I’ve been cleaning every 2 weeks. Just last month I stretched it to a month to see where she’s at for cleaning. I need to stick to every 2 weeks. Better than 2-3 days n better than amputation. Her vet just recently moved n she was more of an holistic vet. This vet even asked me for the recipe as she was amazed how well it works/worked. So to my eyes, has nothing to do with the weight. Nyala turned 3in September. Long process but heh, it’s fine with me.

 

[Shahster]

Hell no, has nothing to do with the weight. Nyala my brindle has a tail pocket issue since she’s been a pup. Nyala is not fat either. It’s simply the way the tail is made. Hers is stuck to her top butt. She eats raw n some Acana. Has nothing to do with her food either. I’ve been doing an essential oil mix for her. I’ve started over 2years ago cleaning her tail every 2-3ish days with the mix. Since autumn we just pass, I’ve been cleaning every 2 weeks. Just last month I stretched it to a month to see where she’s at for cleaning. I need to stick to every 2 weeks. Better than 2-3 days n better than amputation. Her vet just recently moved n she was more of an holistic vet. This vet even asked me for the recipe as she was amazed how well it works/worked. So to my eyes, has nothing to do with the weight. Nyala turned 3in September. Long process but heh, it’s fine with me.

I’ve been using the essential oil mixture since he’s been off his meds! I’m surprised at how dirty it gets so fast. It’s not nearly as dirty as it was (I was using 3-4 wipes). But prior to summer 2018, I never had an issue! I don’t mind cleaning it daily, I just hope amputation isn’t something he’ll have to do.


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[helsonwheels]

I’ve been using the essential oil mixture since he’s been off his meds! I’m surprised at how dirty it gets so fast. It’s not nearly as dirty as it was (I was using 3-4 wipes). But prior to summer 2018, I never had an issue! I don’t mind cleaning it daily, I just hope amputation isn’t something he’ll have to do.
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Is your mix the one I posted? You don’t need to do it daily either unless it’s really brown n lots of hair. Start jumping a day since you said it’s much cleaner than before. It’s basically the hair that stays trapped and it accumulates dirt n all. Nyala’s would bleed at times. Why I did it often. As her body out grew the baby stage it got better each time.

 

[Shahster]

Is your mix the one I posted? You don’t need to do it daily either unless it’s really brown n lots of hair. Start jumping a day since you said it’s much cleaner than before. It’s basically the hair that stays trapped and it accumulates dirt n all. Nyala’s would bleed at times. Why I did it often. As her body out grew the baby stage it got better each time.

Yup!! It’s the one you posted. It smells so fresh I love it. Okay, I’ll try every other day. Thank you!


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[helsonwheels]

Yup!! It’s the one you posted. It smells so fresh I love it. Okay, I’ll try every other day. Thank you!
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Oh cool... smells fresh lolll that was funny...

If there’s no redness on the baby wipes, jump a day for 2 weeks, if all is good do 3 days.. make sure the FIRST wipe has barely any brown ish colours on it. That means it’s working well them days.

 

[Lalaloopsie]

When my Tank’s tail pocket gets rotten, I wipe it with witch hazel, let it work for 30 min, and after that I put Neosporin ointment. Repeat every day. Heals perfect.
i think inflammation in tail pocket is more about allergy status and weather ( hot provokes infection). It’s extremely important to dry thoroughly after shower and walks in rainy weather. When it’s extremely hot weather I use medicated zinc powder to prevent. But sometimes his tail pocket is perfect for months and then boom! Rotten. That’s why I think it’s more about allergy - something he eats or environmental - pollen etc.

 

[Shahster]

Oh cool... smells fresh lolll that was funny...

If there’s no redness on the baby wipes, jump a day for 2 weeks, if all is good do 3 days.. make sure the FIRST wipe has barely any brown ish colours on it. That means it’s working well them days.

So I checked today and I had to wipe. I could see a crust forming on the outside. It took half a wipe for it to come out clean, it’s mostly brown with white goop. Doesn’t seem to be infected because he just finished his antibiotics on New Year’s Eve.


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[Shahster]

When my Tank’s tail pocket gets rotten, I wipe it with witch hazel, let it work for 30 min, and after that I put Neosporin ointment. Repeat every day. Heals perfect.
i think inflammation in tail pocket is more about allergy status and weather ( hot provokes infection). It’s extremely important to dry thoroughly after shower and walks in rainy weather. When it’s extremely hot weather I use medicated zinc powder to prevent. But sometimes his tail pocket is perfect for months and then boom! Rotten. That’s why I think it’s more about allergy - something he eats or environmental - pollen etc.

I might have to use witch hazel to dry it out!


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[helsonwheels]

I might have to use witch hazel to dry it out!
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I first started with witch hazel and Nyala just lost it and yelped while running away. It stung her bad so I simply removed the WH in the mix. EO will sink into the skin n will dry up. It’s the CO that keeps it oily.

 

[2BullyMama]

So I checked today and I had to wipe. I could see a crust forming on the outside. It took half a wipe for it to come out clean, it’s mostly brown with white goop. Doesn’t seem to be infected because he just finished his antibiotics on New Year’s Eve.


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Actually, weight could have something to do with it because the area will tighten up and the air is not getting in there to keep it clear. How much did her gain? Have you noticed if it is tighter under the tail

 

[Shahster]

Actually, weight could have something to do with it because the area will tighten up and the air is not getting in there to keep it clear. How much did her gain? Have you noticed if it is tighter under the tail

He’s probably gained about 8-10lbs in the past year. His tail only started to be an issue summer 2018 (he’s now 3 years old). It doesn’t seem tighter, but then again prior to that I rarely had to clean it.


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[helsonwheels]

He’s probably gained about 8-10lbs in the past year. His tail only started to be an issue summer 2018 (he’s now 3 years old). It doesn’t seem tighter, but then again prior to that I rarely had to clean it.
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Simply keep cleaning it and eventually you’ll end up stretching days as you’re maintaining it. Again I personally don’t believe it’s weight as Nyala within last year did gain 5lbs. According to her vet, said when it comes to tail pockets it’s simply how it sits on the butt and what they were born with. But heh, who knows...

 

[Shahster]

Simply keep cleaning it and eventually you’ll end up stretching days as you’re maintaining it. Again I personally don’t believe it’s weight as Nyala within last year did gain 5lbs. According to her vet, said when it comes to tail pockets it’s simply how it sits on the butt and what they were born with. But heh, who knows...

Sounds like a good plan to me. He doesn’t seem bothered by it, but it is very goopy looking once I clean it. I’m not concerned about infection, like I said he just finished his antibiotics. I might try just a paper towel to absorb any moisture.

Thanks again!


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[helsonwheels]

Sounds like a good plan to me. He doesn’t seem bothered by it, but it is very goopy looking once I clean it. I’m not concerned about infection, like I said he just finished his antibiotics. I might try just a paper towel to absorb any moisture.

Thanks again!
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Another thing to consider is when you do use EO even in there, oils will also seep into the back body area and will maintain a lot of organs.