I’ve had Link since Jan of this year and so far everything has been great. He eats well, poops regularly and is pretty active. Today as I was giving him a bath, I noticed a dark spot on his tail. I touched it and he whipped his tail, like he didn’t want me touching it. I don’t know if he hurt it. He hasn’t shed in a while. He’s about 1 year old so I guess his shedding is slowing down? Please can someone look at his tail and tell me if this is normal?
His tail looks pretty normal, except for the small black or darker spot. The end of the tail
looks like he lost a bit of the tip, but has healed up?
I don't think it has been injured but maybe it is sensitive right now, for some reason, maybe
a shed possibly coming?
His tail looks pretty normal, except for the small black or darker spot. The end of the tail
looks like he lost a bit of the tip, but has healed up?
I don't think it has been injured but maybe it is sensitive right now, for some reason, maybe
a shed possibly coming?
Hey Tracie!
Thanks for your reply. The end of his tail was like that when I bought him. I’m hoping the spot is not serious. I’ll keep you guys posted if anything changes.
Soak it in a betadine/water solution. You can use a small jar or cup and dangle his tail in it if he'll sit still with you. Or you can dab it on his tail full strength a couple times a day.
I have some good news! Link recently shed most of his body/tail, and the dark spot has completely disappeared. I had been soaking it in betadine solution and applying a triple antibiotic cream until I could get a vet.