Bulldog Tail Amputation

Tail problems aren't uncommon to bulldogs, many people knows the problem as "tail pocket", which is an extreme case of skin fold dermatitis.

Many bulldog owners see their pet scooting persistently, having an "odor" and some cases blood or some discharge from the area. The worst cases form fistulas that can jeopardize the life of the patient.

After wipes, flushes, ointment, medications don't seem to work and your vet might recommend to amputate the tail. The procedure from anesthesia to the technique is different than with other dogs since the tail is imbedded in the perianal area.

If you have any questions regarding the health of your pet consult your veterinarian.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• amputation
• anesthesia
• bull
• Bulldog
• dermatitis
• dog
• fold
• pocket
• skin
• surgery
• tail

[gdiggle123]

i like animals but i couldnt do this...

[25stayc]

Wow he really did a crappy job on suturing that dog up!!

[kid22of23]

I have a 2 & 1/2 year old English Bulldog who had this surgery 3 days ago due to a severe infection that antibiotics would not clear up. Rocky spent 1 night at the hospital and we brought him home 2 days ago. The 1st day he was groggy and slept a lot but who wouldn't? Yesterday, his 2nd day home and 2 days after the surgery he almost seemed like his old happy self again. I am so glad we had the amputation done and Rocky already seems so much happier. Cost was about $2,000 and worth every penny!

[MrYungster13]

Can she still poop and pee

[jamiedream]

Total cost was £285 and an amazing outcome.

[jamiedream]

My bulldog is 2 1/2 years old now and noticed this problem last year when it got really bad and messy. Had anti-biotics and just kept cleaning it but doesn't stop the pain for the poor dog and even don't stop the nasty smell for us owners. Iv got a two year old daughter who plays with her so not hygienic either.

I had the surgery done on Friday as I found a vet who deals with bulldogs and after surgery he said was worst inverted tail he's ever come across. She's fine now and the total cost

[faulkn22]

@gillian927 It's still basically the same situation. We clean it out daily and haven't had the surgery yet, just because we don't want to risk her life over something that we can just clean. Hope your bully's tail is doing ok

[gillian927]

@faulkn22 I have a bulldog with a similar issue, not as bad as this dog shown. Her tail pocket is JUST under the tail, above the bum hole. It bothers her. I have no idea how much the surgery costs. I noticed you posted 2 months ago. How is your dog's tail doing now? I am doing my best to keep my pup's tail pocket clean, but it bothers her.

[faulkn22]

My English Bulldog has this problem, too. We rescued her from a shelter and noticed the issue a few weeks after we took her in.

Shes seen the vet numerous times. They tried topical treatments, but they've had no success.

We used wipes, towels, etc, but this stuff always comes back and it comes back within 8 hours.

I'm curious how much this type of surgery costs, so I can start thinking about getting it done for her.

[Shelbielynn]

Our Bulldog just had this done yesterday and is doing well. And Tommy, baby wipes don't work. We've used them numerous times over the last year and all it does is add to the problem of moisture. The area under the tail doesn't dry. Bulldogs don't use their tails, it's just sad that some are born with such tight structures.