Tail Pocket Infection-Need Help!!

[LizQK]

Hello, we have a 5 month old Frenchie puppy. We didn’t know about tail pockets until our sweet girl started losing her mind and running around in circles because of pain. We ended up going to the emergency vet because she was shaking and wouldn’t let us near it. We’ve been twice now (two different vets) and the vets can’t clean it because she’s too upset. Neither gave us medicine but one tried to shave it down. She has a cone now but she’s completely lethargic, the area continues to have blood and is oozing. I’m so upset and can’t see how this is going to get better not cleaned out! Has anyone dealt with this? Please help!

 

[2bullymama43]

Hello, we have a 5 month old Frenchie puppy. We didn’t know about tail pockets until our sweet girl started losing her mind and running around in circles because of pain. We ended up going to the emergency vet because she was shaking and wouldn’t let us near it. We’ve been twice now (two different vets) and the vets can’t clean it because she’s too upset. Neither gave us medicine but one tried to shave it down. She has a cone now but she’s completely lethargic, the area continues to have blood and is oozing. I’m so upset and can’t see how this is going to get better not cleaned out! Has anyone dealt with this? Please help!

They did nothing to help her pain? Good lord

Where are you located?

Can you try to clean the area with a squirt bottle.. use witch hazel or benidine solution from the pharmacy


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[LizQK]

We were really surprised that they didn’t give anything for the pain either. It’s been rough. We’re in the San Diego area. Thanks for the suggestions. Appreciate it!

 

[2bullymama43]

We were really surprised that they didn’t give anything for the pain either. It’s been rough. We’re in the San Diego area. Thanks for the suggestions. Appreciate it!

Are any of these near you? If she gets a deep infection, it will be a long road for recovery. I’d get to another vet immediately, if you haven’t already

~CALIFORNIA~

Dr. Butchko Veterinary Services
Riverside, CA
909-686-2242
www.drbutchko.org

Grand Pet Care Center
Dr. R.J.Kraemer
434 South Tustin St. Orange Ca.
Phone 714-289-9400
Vet 4 Healthy Pet Animal Hospital - Orange, CA and Vet4bulldog.com

Animal Clinic of Oak View
Dr. Robert Fryer
Oak View, CA
805-649-4094
Oak View Animal Hospital in Pelham AL | Vets in Pelham AL

Blue Ravine Animal Hospital
1770 Prairie City Road
Folsom, CA 95630
916-984-0990
Folsom & El Dorado Hills CA Veterinarians | Blue Ravine Animal Hospital

Rose City Veterinary Hospital
Pasadena, CA
626-796-8387
Rose City Veterinary Hospital | A well-established, full-service, veterinary pet hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care for dogs and cats in Portland, OR.

Newport Hills Animal Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
949-759-1911
www.nhahvet.com

Banning Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Ryan & Dr. Westbrook
Banning, CA
951-849-3864
www.bngvet.vetsuite.com

Abby Pet Hospital
4508 E. Ashlan
Fresno, Ca. 93726
559-442-1127
www.abbypethospital.com

Family Dog and Cat Hospital
Dr. Sylvia Zapien-Garcia
135 W Lime Avenue
Monrovia Ca 91016
626-303-2300
www.familydogandcathospital.com


Animal Medical Clinic
Dr. Kimberly Daffner
2006 Artesia Bvd.
Redondo Beach CA 90278
310-376-0072
310-276-0016 - FAX
http://www.amc4pets.com

Barney & Russum Animal Clinic
2255 Boynton Ave,
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-426-1761

Dr. Leigh Trout
Media City Animal Hospital
1509 West Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-839-2580

www.mediacityvets.com




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[Alice Kable]

Buster has a tail pocket. We noticed it before he was maybe 10 months old and had started bouncing and spinning around on his butt. He held his head up and his mouth kept opening and closing. His pocket is just underneath his little stub of a tail. I clean it twice daily with unscented baby wipes after he poops. When it was infected and very red the vet had to clean it and put panalogue cream on it. It was very painful when it was infected and the whole vet clinic heard him crying! The daily cleanings have prevented more infections.

 

[Cbrugs]

I have no tail pocket experience but you e been given good advice! I would definitely find a new vet that has bulldog experience!


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[LizQK]

Thank you for the help! Much appreciated - we will definitely look through these.

 

[Nicole G]

Hi Liz,

I'm just seeing this post now, and I agree with everyone else above! Unfortunately, we've been to many vets also who I had to literally explain what a tail pocket was to. It's so frustrating!

Ella's tail pocket is deep and gets yeasty, so it's been a tough one to keep from getting infected! Once you've taken her to a vet, I would definitely try the Douxo chlorohexidine pads and Desitin. They were a miracle worker for us. Literally the only thing that helped after months of it getting red and sore!

Best of luck!

 

[Flombee]

Liz,
So sorry to hear that your puppy is going through this, can you provide an update on her condition and your treatments that helped or didn’t? I also have a 5 month old Frenchie pup with this issue which became apparent this morning. She’s acts normally but is very sensitive around her little tail. We applied chlorhexidine this morning and povidone iodine this afternoon but we can’t really clean it because she goes absolutely wild in response to any touching of the area. This is my first post and I hope this is not considered hijacking since it’s the same issue, I’ll start a new thread if admin prefers. Any advice would be very appreciated. One last thing we’re taking her to a local animal hospital in a few hours since our vet can’t see her until tomorrow and it’s starting to present with fluid which is crusting and possibly puss.