My baby beardie is 6 weeks old now, very active and friendly. Eats like a horse. I just noticed yesterday that there's a little nick at the tip of his tail, which makes it look a little kinked. It's a normal color. Should I be worried that it could break off? Is it possible for it to heal?
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Nicked Tail
caraae
Apr 22, 2004 12:51 PM
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Christyj
Apr 22, 2004 12:57 PM
If it's an open wound, apply a triple antibiotic, like Neosporin. Yes, it could fall off, depending on the damage. You'll know if it's starts turning black and dry. Hopefully, this won't happen.. GL!
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caraae
Apr 22, 2004 01:00 PM
Thanks! It doesn't really look open, but I think I'll put some neosporin anyway. Good to know I can use it.
mr_velocity
Apr 22, 2004 02:48 PM
At that point what should be done?
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Christyj
Apr 23, 2004 08:30 AM
You just have to wait it out and see if the tail falls off or not. If the darkness/dryness starts moving up the tail, it needs to see a vet to be amputated. Most times though, when a tail does fall off, it just breaks off and they are fine....unless there is infection that needs to be treated.
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caraae
Apr 23, 2004 02:50 PM
Is there any chance of it just healing?
