Update on Bug's tail... (not good)

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Posted by JohnT on April 06, 2002 at 08:01:23:

Well, after my post of about two weeks ago, I thought the problem of bug biting his tail was under control. He had only bitten it a couple of times soon after my last post on the subject, and no bites since then.

Unfortunately, within the last 36 hours, he's made hamburger out of the last 12 inches of tail. His mouth was actually bloody! I believe he will lose about the last inch, and we're trying to save the rest. He's already short about a foot from the last episode of this 2 years ago, and he can't spare a great deal more. Mary and I just finished a traumatic (for Bug and us) tail wrapping session, in which we wrapped the last 18 inches of tail with nexcare Coban, a self-adherent wrap which won't stick to anything other than itself. It is somewhat elastic, and forms a resilient, soft covering which is difficult to get off, even though it isn't stuck to the underlying scales.

So far this morning, it has been well tolerated, but we'll see what long term use brings.

The big, unanswered question is: What if we get it healed up, remove the tape, and the biting starts again? A final cure could only be amputation, which we are loathe to consider.

We realize that there is a root cause, but we have been unable to find it, nor has the vet. At this point, it would seem to be compulsive. I see where Brian has posted on this same problem with his ig. Maybe we'll find a cure, or at least a remedy.

Until then, we won't give up.... *sigh*

Sadly,

JohnT

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:( ........ sending hugs, headrubbies + good vibes for Bug!!! ...... nm iZ's mom 04/06/02 (0)
Re: Update on Bug's tail... (not good) xta 04/06/02 (0)
A thought???? Samcin 04/06/02 (3)
- Only reported way of dealing with this bug is with........ HD 04/06/02 (0)
- Don't know, Samcin, but I'll check it out. Thanks. np JohnT 04/06/02 (0)
- Re: A thought???? John 04/06/02 (0)
Re: Update on Bug's tail... (not good) Spyro + Sparx Mom 04/06/02 (2)
- Goliath chasing his tail new problem Brian 04/06/02 (1)
  - Careful..... xta 04/06/02 (0)
Re: Update on Bug's tail... (not good) Shawn 04/06/02 (0)

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: Well, after my post of about two weeks ago, I thought the problem of bug biting his tail was under control. He had only bitten it a couple of times soon after my last post on the subject, and no bites since then. : Unfortunately, within the last 36 hours, he's made hamburger out of the last 12 inches of tail. His mouth was actually bloody! I believe he will lose about the last inch, and we're trying to save the rest. He's already short about a foot from the last episode of this 2 years ago, and he can't spare a great deal more. Mary and I just finished a traumatic (for Bug and us) tail wrapping session, in which we wrapped the last 18 inches of tail with nexcare Coban, a self-adherent wrap which won't stick to anything other than itself. It is somewhat elastic, and forms a resilient, soft covering which is difficult to get off, even though it isn't stuck to the underlying scales. : So far this morning, it has been well tolerated, but we'll see what long term use brings. : The big, unanswered question is: What if we get it healed up, remove the tape, and the biting starts again? A final cure could only be amputation, which we are loathe to consider. : We realize that there is a root cause, but we have been unable to find it, nor has the vet. At this point, it would seem to be compulsive. I see where Brian has posted on this same problem with his ig. Maybe we'll find a cure, or at least a remedy. : Until then, we won't give up.... *sigh* : Sadly, : JohnT

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