The tip of my beardie's tail became dark grey in color so I took her to the vet, they said to massage it and soak her everyday and that she might lose the tip but she should be fine. But now the scales on the tip have completely come off leaving a hard black twig-like tip that only softens after about 30 minutes of soaking and massage. The color won't return to it and I'm super worried about her. She is grumpy and hasn't eaten much lately. I am at a loss for what to do next, will the tip fall off?? Has this ever happened to someone else?? Pics below. https://imgur.com/a/uwih6
Looks like the result of a retained shed possibly. Yes it will drop off eventually and she will most likely be fine. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't keep going up the tail. You can put some "raw unpasteurized honey" on it to help it heal faster. Raw honey has antimicrobial and, antibiotics in it naturally and is better for it than any ointment. You can get it at one of those health food stores like GNC.
Hi there....I agree with Gormagon, use raw honey on it or get some silver cream. Soaking + rubbing may be damaging to the scales. When have you ever heard a Dr. tell us to soak and rub an injury on ourselves, dog, cat, etc ?
That stick like part should fall off on it's own, but DO keep an eye on it ....if it spreads up the tail you may need to have it amputated just above the bad part. After that it should be fine.
UPDATE: Thank you all for your help! The tip of the tail did fall off and now I've gotten some cream from my vet to put on it. We're hoping the rest of the tail will be okay. Pics: https://imgur.com/a/uZsDp