Stud tail

[Kelly]

hello-my vet said our doodle has stud tail. His tail has a sore one it that has not cleared up after antibiotics. Does anyone know anything about "stud tail" and how to clear it up?

[2hl9mp3c2fuam]

I have NEVER heard of this - I"m looking forward to some replies for you!!

[Diane Dolphin Rocker]

Hi Kelly - I have never heard of this either...the only thing I found on the net pertaining to stud tail had to do with sexually active male cats! And, that had to do with an oily skin condition, not sores. Can you ask your vet for a more technical diagnosis? Maybe somebody would recognize that and be able to provide some help. Good luck!

[Eva (Lilo and Rocky)]

I once had a cat that got stud tail, but I never heard about dogs getting it! As far as I remember, stud tail has something to do with secretion from glands on top of the tail which can lead to hair loss and skin infection. Maybe use a combo ointment on the sore that contains antibiotics, anti-fungal and steriods, like Tritop? And, if your dog licks the sore, he needs to wear an e-collar when unsupervised, until it heals.

[Oliver]

Stud Tail
(Supracaudal Gland Infection)

There is a sebaceous gland near the base of the tail in both dogs and cats that sometimes becomes over-active and/or infected. In cats, this condition is called "stud tail" even though the problem sometimes occurs in females and castrated males.

In dogs, the same condition is usually just called by it's medical name: Supracaudal Gland Infection or Supracaudal Gland Hyperplasia.

If no underlying problems (typically fleas) are found, then treatment consists mostly of cleaning with degreasing shampoos and possibly short term steroids and antibiotic therapy. In dogs, every once in a while, surgical reduction or removal of the gland is needed. In cats, castration often helps.

From: http://animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/bacterialskin.html

Also, I found another forum where people discuss their retriever's stud tail: http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/showthread.php?p=249006

Lastly, http://www.tips4me.com/tips/petcare/preview_main.asp?tip=canineheal... (it says neutering may help as well)

[Kelly]

Thanks for the info-whatever it is it seems better after cutting the hair away from the area and cleaning it frequently. The brown flecks and some of the bumps seem better and he acts like it is not as sore.