Just noticed a kink in Scrabble's tail

sarah5 · 02-01-2008, 12:20 PM

Hmm I hadn't noticed this before today so I'm sure something must have happened very recently. I just stroked Scrabble the whole length of his body (as I always do) and noticed that there is a lump in the middle of his tail. On closer inspection, I realise he cannot hold his tail up high as he used to when he was happy.

Should I take him to the vets for a professional look? Or will it sort itself out?

alexgirl73 · 02-01-2008, 01:42 PM

Does he seem to be in any discomfort frmo it Sarah? Does he go out at all? It's probably nothing to worry about, but I'd probably give my vets a call just to see what they recommend.

sarah5 · 02-01-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi Alexgirl and thank you for your reply (both of them haha!). He doesn't seem in pain as such, although I noticed he has washed that specific area a couple of times. He adores going outside so I guess anything could of happened to him (he also is extremely friendly and prone to getting shut in other people's houses/garages).

I will phone the vets - thanks for the advice. x

alexgirl73 · 02-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Your welcome (can I just type it the once lol)

Moofster · 02-01-2008, 02:01 PM

oh heck, that does sound odd, if you notice he cant hold his tail as high as he does normally

Hope alls ok - let us know what the vet say

sarah5 · 02-01-2008, 02:50 PM

Thanks guys, I have made an appointment for 4.50pm today, will let you know how it goes x

angieh · 02-01-2008, 04:32 PM

Do hope Scrabble is OK, Sarah. Years ago Merlin had an abscess due to a cat bite. He was very poorly and we thought he may have to have his tail amputated. Luckily, after it burst (right up the wall!) it cleared up completely and he did totally regain the use of his tail. I do hope this is not Scrabble's problem.

sarah5 · 02-01-2008, 06:34 PM

Thank you so much everyone for encouraging me to take Scrabble to the vets. He had been bitten and he had an abcess.. she has cleaned it up and given us some anti-biotics to give him.

angieh you are right, the vet said that if we had not taken him it would of undoubtedly gotten worse and may possibly have had to be amputated.. I am SOOOO glad I took him.

THANKS GUYS!!! xx

angieh · 02-01-2008, 06:37 PM

Excellent news Sarah - hope Scrabble gets better soon and that his tail recovers. Well done you getting him to the vet quickly.

alexgirl73 · 02-01-2008, 06:53 PM

so glad he's been sorted now, poor baby will feel loads better now.

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