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HAPPY TAIL SYNDROME What Is Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs? Happy tail syndrome is a condition where dogs cause damage to the tip of their tails from striking surfaces. Many times, this condition occurs when they are wagging their tail, which is why it’s coined happy tail syndrome. This condition is anything but happy for dogs and pet parents. The tip of the dog’s tail becomes dried and cracked and starts bleeding because of the repetitive striking of the tail on surfaces. Happy tail becomes painful for the dog and often frustrating for you to help treat, repair, and manage the condition. In the long term, this condition can lead to infection and nerve damage. In many cases, the tail must be amputated to prevent the dog from banging it on hard surfaces. Usually, large breed dogs with powerful, skinny tails are prone to this condition. Vets often see this condition in Pit Bulls, Shepherds, Great Danes, Greyhounds and Dalmatians but any breed can develop happy tail. Symptoms of Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs Many times, pet parents will notice a few drops of blood in their home and then search the dog for a wound. Some pet parents may notice hair loss and a cracked tail tip before it starts to bleed. Dogs otherwise behave normally, eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating as usual. Causes of Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs Happy tail can occur due to the following: Excessive tail wagging and hitting hard surfaces around the home Following a stay at a boarding facility or another tight space where they can easily bang their tail Damage to the tail from fences, walls, doorways, and furniture How Veterinarians Diagnose Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs Most veterinarians can diagnose happy tail syndrome based on symptoms and breed. However, your vet may want to do some routine bloodwork to make sure there are no signs of anemia or low platelets, or do specialized testing for clotting. Your veterinarian may also recommend checking liver and kidney function, and longer-term use of anti-inflammatory medications. Treatment of Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs Happy tail can be frustrating to treat medically, and many dogs do require surgery to amputate the tail to a length that they can no longer bang it into surfaces. Your veterinarian may try other therapies before recommending amputation. They will apply a bandage to the tail to stop the bleeding and provide a layer of padding to the tail tip. The other main component to the healing process, and to hopefully prevent the need for amputation, is to stop the dog from vigorously wagging its tail. Sedative medications can allow time for the tail to heal. This could take a few weeks to a few months. It will take longer to heal if the dog continues to traumatize the tip of the tail. Your vet will most likely prescribe a combination of pain medication, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics. Some veterinarians may recommend adding Omega 3 fatty acids or applying topical vitamin A or E oil to prevent cracking. They may also recommend the longer-term application of a specialized tail sling such as Happy Tail Saver . Some veterinarians and pet parents will try to use pool noodles and other repurposed items to provide padding. Because of the discomfort associated with happy tail and this bulky item attached to their tails, many dogs will want to chew off the items, which can lead to the bigger issue of a foreign body stuck in the intestines. The use of an e-collar can prevent the dog from getting the bandage off, continuing to lick or bite at the tail tip, and possibly eating the bandage. Recovery and Management of Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs One would think that dogs stop banging their tails once it starts to hurt; however, dogs use their tail as a part of their body language to convey emotions to other animals and people. All too often, these dogs require surgical amputation to shorten the length of the tail so that they cannot swing it with enough force to cause trauma. In some cases, a dog may only have one incident of Happy Tail, especially if it occurred while in a tighter space such as a boarding facility or kennel situation. You may find that the tail heals after the first few bouts of happy tail, but this condition can become very frustrating if it reoccurs and ultimately ends with an amputation. How long it takes for the tail to heal each time depends on many factors, including prevention of further trauma. If the tip of the tail is not healing after a couple of weeks with sedatives and bandaging, then your veterinarian may want to recheck it. Many times, owners become frustrated and elect tail amputation to prevent further trauma, pain, and possible infection. Surgery healing time is similar to that of a spay or neuter, and dogs do very well after a tail amputation. Even though the tail is an important part of their personality and showing emotions, they will still be their normal, happy selves without the bleeding and pain. Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs FAQs Can you treat happy tail syndrome at home? You can sometimes treat mild cases of happy tail at home. There are balm-type products that can help moisturize the tip of the tail to help prevent cracking and bleeding. Because there is minimal tissue on the tail, bandages can easily cut off circulation and cause harm, so it is best to leave bandaging to your veterinary staff. Does happy tail hurt dogs? Once the tip of the tail cracks open and starts bleeding, happy tail does hurt. Over time, this condition becomes more painful for the dog, and they can start to self-mutilate the tip of their tail or increase the potential for infection by licking. Is happy tail painful? Happy tail is a painful condition that needs pain medication and sedatives to stop the process and allow the tip of the tail to heal. If the tail does not heal, many times veterinarians and pet parents choose tail amputation to prevent further trauma.

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Back "Paola" CH Fortuna In Vino Veritas Last Update on: October 24, 2024 at 11:30:53 PM Status: Active DOB: 07/10/2022 Gender: Female Color: Black Spotted AKC Registration#: NP78460202 Registration Name: CH Fortuna In Vino Veritas Sire: CH Whitecap Legacy Of The Rose Dam: CH Matcheless N Horizon's Quintessential Ownership: Co-owned with Julie Lopes ( Fortuna Farms ) Breeder: Jules Lopes and Milton Lopes Health Clearances: Hearing - Normal Hyperuricosuria - HUU/HUU Degenerative Myelopathy - Pending Hips - Excellent Elbows: Normal Thyroid - Normal Basic Cardiac - Normal/Clear Chic# 200312 OFA Record Family Tree Full Siblings: Naira , Petra and Paxton Nephews and Nieces: Whitney and Sly Grandsire: Max Champion Certificate: Pedigree: Additional Photos: Load More

Back "Whitney" CH Fortuna I'm The Bigger Bear At Opalonyx Last Update on: October 24, 2024 at 11:34:08 PM Status: Active DOB: 07/20/2022 Gender: Female Color: Black Spotted AKC Registration# NP82383401 Registration Name: CH FORTUNA'S I'M THE BIGGER BEAR AT OPALONYX Sire: GCHB CH Fortuna Paxx A Punch Dam: Whitecap & Bay Colony Eternity Ownership: Co-owned with Jules Lopes ( Fortuna Farms ) Breeder: Jules and Milton Lopes Health Clearances: Hearing - Normal Hyperuricosuria - (HUA) HUU/HUU Degenerative Myelopathy - Clear by Parentage Hips - Excellent Thyroid - Normal Elbows - Normal Basic Cardiac - Normal/Clear Chic# 200314 OFA Record Family Tree Half Sibbling: Sly Aunts: Petra and Paola and Naira Great Grandsire: Max Pedigree: Additional Photos: Load More

Back "Paxton" BISS RBIS GCHS CH Fortuna Paxx A Punch CGC TKN Last Update on: September 27, 2024 at 8:07:21 PM Not in Premisses (Co-owned, only breeding access) SEE FUTURE BREEDINGS PLANS Status: Active DOB: 09/29/2021 Gender: Male Color: Black Spotted AKC Registration#: NP71570101 Registration Name: BISS RBIS GCHS CH Fortuna Paxx A Punch CGC TKN Sire: CH Whitecap Legacy Of The Rose - NP65499001 Dam: CH Matchless N Horizon's Quintessential - NP57127904 Ownership: Taylor Carson, Julianne Lopes Fontoura ( Fortuna Farms ) & Issel Rodriguez Breeder: Julianne Lopes Fontoura & Milton Lopes ( Fortuna Farms ) Conformation Show Handler: Milton Lopes Health Clearances: Hearing - Normal Hips - Good Thyroid - Normal Degenerative Myelopathy: Clean/Normal Liver Carrier CHIC# 188324 OFA Record Family Tree: Offsprings: Whitney and Sly Full Siblings: Petra and Paola Grand Parents: Max Pedigree: Additional Photos: Load More

Back "Meadow" AM Roads Meadow Spring Atlanta Last Update on: September 27, 2024 at 8:07:21 PM Status: Retired DOB: 03/18/2018 Gender: Female Color: Liver Spotted AKC Registration#: NY00021103 Registration Name: AM Roads Meadow Spring Atlanta Sire: Am Roads Atlantis UsWinston Churchill Herseykiss Dam: Am Road Chermar AtlsEasy Ryder Ownership: Issel Rodriguez Breeder: Wendy Wayne Health Clearances: Hearing - Normal Hyperuricosuria - HUU/HUU Degenerative Myelopathy - Clear/Normal Hips - Good Thyroid - Normal CHIC#150120 OFA Record Pedigree: Additional Photos: Load More

PERSEPHONE Back Last Updated: January 21, 2023 at 5:32:03 PM Adopted Adoption Fee: $800 Apply to Adopt DOB: 2021 (9 MONTHS OLD) Registration: AKC Registration Breed: Dalmatian. Spayed/Neutered: No - TOO YOUNG TO BE SPAYED Microchip: Yes - AKC REUNITE Health: Vaccinations and Monthly preventions up to date. Heartworm Test Negative, Fecal Test Negative. Health Certificate, Blood Work. Hearing: Normal. About Persi: Persephone was bred by us. Her parents are Piper and Picasso. She is an LUA carrier therefore she is not genetically prone to form kidney stones. She is petit and very shy, needs reassurance to overcome her fears. This is the reason we have decided to remove her from our breeding program. She is crate trained and house broken. Good with other dogs, cats, kids and new faces. Spay contract required. NO breeding permitted. Additional Photos Previous Page Next Page

PHILIPPA Back Last Updated: January 21, 2023 at 5:38:10 PM Adopted Adoption Fee: $800 Apply to Adopt DOB: 2021 (9 MONTHS OLD) Registration: AKC Registration Gender: Female Breed: Dalmatian. Spayed/Neutered: No - TOO YOUNG TO BE SPAYED Microchip: Yes - AKC REUNITE Health: Vaccinations and Monthly preventions up to date. Heartworm Test Negative, Fecal Test Negative. Health Certificate, Blood Work. Hearing: Normal. About Philippa: Philippa was bred by us. Her parents are Poly and Pongo. She is an HUA carrier and must be kept in a low purine diet in order to avoid renal issues. She is crate trained and house broken. Good with other dogs, cats, kids and new faces. Due to no fault of her own, we have decided to remove her from our breeding program. A spay contract will be required. No breeding permitted. Additional Photos Previous Page Next Page

< Back Lukan Stud Service Price is not Negotiable. *Brucellosis Test with a Negative Result is required prior Breeding Contact me should you have any questions or need more information FROZEN SEMEN AVAILABLE STUD FEE: ​$2000 or First Pick of the Litter in liue of payment *Stud Service Agreement Required* DOB: 06/29/2016 Gender: Male Color: Black Spotted AKC Registration#: NY00012506 Registration Name: GCH CH Spavinaw Creek N Echoviews Nu Man In A Tux Sire: BISS GCH Dalmino's Devil May Care Dam: Proctor N Esquire's Brand NU Ownership: Issel Rodriguez & Courtney L. - Briarwoods Dalmatians Breeders: Glenda Downing & Eva E. Berg Health Clearances: Heterozygous LUA Liver Carrier Lemon and LC genes free Full Dentition Hearing - Normal Eyes - Normal Degenerative Myelopathy - Clear/Normal Hips - Good Thyroid - Normal CHIC #133697 OFA Record Pedigree Stud Agreement STUD SERVICE AGREEMENT (Frozen & Natural) .pdf Download PDF • 203KB Load More

Back "Prada" CH Echoview N Opalonyx Drizzle Of Glamor Last Update on: September 27, 2024 at 8:07:21 PM Status: RETIRED/SPAYED - NEVER BRED DOB: 10/06/2021 Gender: Female Color: Black Spotted AKC Registration#: NY00069401 Registration Name: CH Echoview N Opalonyx Drizzle Of Glamor Health Clearances: Hearing - Normal Hyperuricosuria - n/HUU Degenerative Myelopathy - Normal Hips - Fair Thyroid - Normal Chic# 188737 OFA Record Show Record: Prada completed her championship in limited showing (2 shows, in Ohio and Pennsylvania) and finished with 4 majors. Expertly Handled by Kelley J Green Davis from Benchmark Kennels Prada Show Record .pdf Download PDF • 263KB Pedigree: Championship Certificate: Additional Photos: Load More

Dewclaws Anytime you talk about removing something from a dog’s body, there is a debate about it. When it comes to dewclaws, however, most owners do not know much about them. Often removed by the breeder, they are gone before you take the puppy home, meaning you never really give them a second thought. If you have dealt with them, your experiences may factor into how you feel about them. Some people swear their dog’s need them, others think of them as a nuisance. What Are Dewclaws? Simply put, dewclaws are small “toes” with a nail that are slightly up the leg, above their paw. Some dogs have front dewclaws, some have rear dewclaws, and some have both. Dewclaws are removed for safety reasons, cosmetic reasons, or both. They may be removed because of the risk they will get caught and torn or even ripped off, a painful, messy, and bloody business. An injured dewclaw in an adult dog might need to be removed surgically in a more complicated procedure than dewclaw removal on pups. Dewclaws are generally removed when pups are about 2-3 days old. The little "thumbs" are attached only by cartilage at that age and can easy be snipped off, with a single stitch (or not) to prevent bleeding. Most of them don't bleed at all, and although the pups object vocally (probably to the restraint as much as the snipping) they quickly go back to sleep. Dewclaw removal may create a "cleaner" look to the leg in the show ring, especially if the dewclaws would have stuck out or been loose and floppy. Most Dalmatian dewclaws are small and tight and barely noticeable. ​