Tail Spines injury (just when I thought I was doing a good job...)

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Posted by Debbie on July 09, 1999 at 19:20:55:

When I took Zen out today for a walk I noticed that she had broken two spines off near the base of her tail, probably in the last 24-36 hours (small bit of dried blood stll on area). A few months ago she had broken one, but it wasn't nearly as bad and after a few sheds the surrounding area returned to normal. This time it looks like she tore a little bit of skin on either side, and the scales on either side look discoloured, almost washed out.

We have a vet appt next week anyway, but since she's already gone through a tail amputation after a previous infection did NOT respond to 3 antibiotic and daily antiseptic soaks, I'm a little concerned.

Given that I've had no luck with 3 antibiotic in the past, has anyone fared better with Betadine? And is reptiheal a protective coating to put over the wound? (And who sells it?)

Maybe the broken spine from months ago didn't heal as completely as I thought...this is in almost the same area, so maybe it was already weakened/brittle...

Any suggestions or comments would be welcome!

-d

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Side note on spines Harry's Dad 7/10/99 (1)
- Thanks everyone! Debbie 7/10/99 (0)
Re: Tail Spines injury (just when I thought I was doing a good job...) Judy 7/09/99 (0)
Re: Tail Spines injury (just when I thought I was doing a good job...) cirsisue 7/09/99 (0)

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: When I took Zen out today for a walk I noticed that she had broken two spines off near the base of her tail, probably in the last 24-36 hours (small bit of dried blood stll on area). A few months ago she had broken one, but it wasn't nearly as bad and after a few sheds the surrounding area returned to normal. This time it looks like she tore a little bit of skin on either side, and the scales on either side look discoloured, almost washed out. : We have a vet appt next week anyway, but since she's already gone through a tail amputation after a previous infection did NOT respond to 3 antibiotic and daily antiseptic soaks, I'm a little concerned. : Given that I've had no luck with 3 antibiotic in the past, has anyone fared better with Betadine? And is reptiheal a protective coating to put over the wound? (And who sells it?) : Maybe the broken spine from months ago didn't heal as completely as I thought...this is in almost the same area, so maybe it was already weakened/brittle... : Any suggestions or comments would be welcome! : -d

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