Whether its from a bite, thorn bush, or hitting against something sharp, there are plenty of different ways that a dog manages to cut their tail. A cut on your dog’s tail can be a lot to deal with, especially because there is a lot of blood. Similar to a humans finger, a dog’s tail is very tight to the bone, and thus bleeds a lot once it is cut. In order to protect your dog from infection, it is very important that you stop the bleeding as quick as possible. So, you find a cut on your dog’s tail, what do you do?
Cut Dog’s Tail: How to Stop Bleeding
Calm your dog: The first step, and one of the most important, is to make sure your dog is calm. If he/she becomes anxious, it will cause them to shake their tail around, which in turn will increase the bleeding. Try to get your dog to sit or lay down, and show him/her some love.
Dip in water: The second step is to dip the tail into a bucket of cold water. This is very beneficial because it helps slow down the bleeding, and helps decrease inflammation. We recommend dipping the tail in water for 2 minutes and then taking it out for 30 seconds to check the bleeding. You should repeat this a couple times until the bleeding has slowed down significantly. If this method isn’t working, you can also trying putting an ice cube on the cut portion of your dog’s tail.
Bandage the cut dog tail: Lastly, using a soft bandage (preferably cotton), cover the cut wound on your dog’s tail. You should wrap it tight enough that it will stay on, but not too tight so that it doesn’t cut of circulation.
Rest. Rest. Rest: It is extremely important that your dog avoids excessive physical activity while the cut dog tail is healing. If your dog runs around to much, the wound will likely open back up and is at risk of infection.
Conclusion:
If your dog has a serious cut on it’s tail that won’t stop bleeding, you should call the veterinarian. They will most likely have you take pictures of the cut dog tail and send it to them. In extreme cases, your dog will have to go in and receive stitches.
