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I have a opossum that has had it's tail degloved. I have v

Sent to Pet Experts September 10 2008 at 9:01 AM
   

I have a opossum that has had it's tail degloved. I have v cillian injectable for animals - do I need to get the tail amputated or try and wrap it? What can I do

 

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September 10 2008 at 9:35 AM (33 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
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Degloved tails do best when they have had the injured portion amputated. The only time this might be negotiable would be in an area that the skin would be able to grow back (and scar) over the wound. Infection can set in on open wounds (ie. the degloved area), especially those that take a long time to heal.

 

The best thing would be to have an exam done by a veterinarian and to set an appt for the amputation (unless you feel that the skin will heal on its own). As I mentioned, most degloving injuries do require amputation. It's usually a rather speedy procedure done under anesthesia. Pets usually do well without a portion of their tail after surgery.

 

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