Could someone please describe and/or show pictures of tail rot? Thanks!
Brian Mulcahy
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What does tail rot look like? Any pictures?
bmulcahy
Oct 31, 2005 11:49 AM
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jeune18
Nov 01, 2005 06:01 PM
i have never seen it in person, but i think this is a picture of it.
gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.php?photo=130819
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vonnie
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purduecg
Nov 02, 2005 08:02 AM
It can also present at the very beginning as a loss of the points on their spikes, and then in extreme untreated conditions, with open sores where the skin has "rotted" away. This sort of thing I believe happens most under unshed skin where water has gotten trapped for an extended period of time. I believe once it is identified, in moderate cases a topical antibiotic will clear it up, in extreme cases more care is needed though. As always, a Vet's opinion should be sought though. 
Elizabeth
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