HELP-Found a hair tie around her tail! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiepearla · 06-01-2010, 04:31 AM

I found a black hair tie(sort of like rubberband) around my little yorkies tail. I had some children over last week and Im convinced they might have tied it around her tail to think she would spin around? I just noticed it now and immediately removed it but the tip of her tail is really red and her tail where the band was feels indented since the band which is black wasent noticable. I dont know if it requires vet attention or will the blood start flowing again and repair itself? Please help! Im so upset and feel horrible! Her tail seems fine in terms of wagging it etc still functions the same. Thanks !

ArmaniMan · 06-01-2010, 04:42 AM

If its likely been there since last week and it already looks irritated, I would have a vet check it out for sure.

107barney · 06-01-2010, 04:44 AM

I personally would have my vet look at the tail.

kjc · 06-01-2010, 06:20 AM

Definitely have your vet take a look. If any tissue was irreversibly damaged, it will slough off and may leave an open wound, which would then be open to infection. There may be something the vet could do to save as much good tissue as possible, and relieve any pain as her circulation is restored. It's not an emergency at this point, but I would have her seen ASAP.

livingdustmops · 06-01-2010, 06:30 AM

I would go to the vet also...

Kids are quick when it comes to our little ones and we can all use this as a reminder to never leave our dogs along with them. Kids just don't know how much they can hurt an animal.

06-01-2010, 04:31 AM	#1
yorkiepearla Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Woodland Pk, NJ Posts: 93	HELP-Found a hair tie around her tail! I found a black hair tie(sort of like rubberband) around my little yorkies tail. I had some children over last week and Im convinced they might have tied it around her tail to think she would spin around? I just noticed it now and immediately removed it but the tip of her tail is really red and her tail where the band was feels indented since the band which is black wasent noticable. I dont know if it requires vet attention or will the blood start flowing again and repair itself? Please help! Im so upset and feel horrible! Her tail seems fine in terms of wagging it etc still functions the same. Thanks ! __________________ PeARLA dogster.com/dogs/659999

06-01-2010, 04:42 AM	#2
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	If its likely been there since last week and it already looks irritated, I would have a vet check it out for sure. __________________ Armani & Chloe

06-01-2010, 04:44 AM	#3
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I personally would have my vet look at the tail. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

06-01-2010, 06:20 AM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Definitely have your vet take a look. If any tissue was irreversibly damaged, it will slough off and may leave an open wound, which would then be open to infection. There may be something the vet could do to save as much good tissue as possible, and relieve any pain as her circulation is restored. It's not an emergency at this point, but I would have her seen ASAP. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-01-2010, 06:30 AM	#5
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I would go to the vet also... Kids are quick when it comes to our little ones and we can all use this as a reminder to never leave our dogs along with them. Kids just don't know how much they can hurt an animal. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!