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Hi my name is melissa. my dog landed on his tail the wrong way, he is a husky 4 months old and his tail curls up.. after he landed on it he was yelping for about 1 min straight until i picked him up. Now his tail isnt curling up as usual and he yelps a lil' if we touch it. He plays with our other dog and it doesnt bother him. But i'm just worried about him. Thank You!
Melissa -
Have your dog's tail radiographed to make sure it is not broken. If he is not showing signs of discomfort, he should be okay. Continue to observe him and if he is uncomfortable, have him examined by a veterinarian.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Answers by Expert:
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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