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Tail amputation

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alabama1972 · 09/01/2023 15:33

My dog injured his tail, it bled, he bit it, damaged it...long story short vet had to amputate, this was September, it healed fine & vet happy but he's been very growly since ?? (Dachshund cross)

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whataboutsecondbreakfast · 09/01/2023 15:35

Growly in what way?

Is it linked to you touching the amputation site, or is it because they're a bit nervous/anxious as a result of such a severe injury?

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alabama1972 · 09/01/2023 15:41

whataboutsecondbreakfast · 09/01/2023 15:35

Growly in what way?

Is it linked to you touching the amputation site, or is it because they're a bit nervous/anxious as a result of such a severe injury?

Just angry, is hard to describe- stump healed fine, fur grew back & likes his walks still on (& off lead running), eats fine, sits on our lap & if feeling snuggly will let you stroke near there...I'm wondering if he has a "phantom" tail - thinks it's still n there?? X

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Wolfiefan · 09/01/2023 15:43

Any possibility of nerve damage or similar? Or just remembering the pain and trauma?

villainousbroodmare · 09/01/2023 15:49

Tell your vet; thorough exam for pain including non-related spinal pain esp as it's a dachsie.

EdithStourton · 09/01/2023 18:04

Maybe an amputation neuroma causing pain at the end of the stump?

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alabama1972 · 09/01/2023 22:52

Wolfiefan · 09/01/2023 15:43

Any possibility of nerve damage or similar? Or just remembering the pain and trauma?

He has one of those line sleeping bag beds so he has like an attached blankie snuggles under & doesn't growl at bedtime & this would be touching him x

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alabama1972 · 09/01/2023 22:53

villainousbroodmare · 09/01/2023 15:49

Tell your vet; thorough exam for pain including non-related spinal pain esp as it's a dachsie.

He's long like a dachshund but longer legs & shorter ears, I think it's psychological?? X

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alabama1972 · 09/01/2023 22:54

EdithStourton · 09/01/2023 18:04

Maybe an amputation neuroma causing pain at the end of the stump?

Just googled this, never heard of before, thank you x

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