new bully girl

fontana666

hey. havent posted anything for a while. hope all is well. i just got a second bully. she was shipped to me from alabama just a day ago. she is white with brindle ears, very stocky, healthy looking, sweet, and amazingly brave for just a 13 week pup. my only concern is she came to me with a damaged tail. she has pulled all the hair completely out on the tip of her tail and took out some skin with it. i was a bit shocked to see her shipped that way without much of an explanation. the vet paper said "unknown cause" but im sure it has to be food related...right? because she doesnt chase her tail around like my male that had OCD when he was her age but i was on him about it and he has never done it again. Maybe somebody can tell me what exactly is goin on with my girl?

thank you, ryan

apollosmama

Welcome back! Not an expert or a pro here but could it have been stress? Maybe being separated from her brothers and sisters?  

BulliesofNC

Hair missing from the tip of the tail is most likely from her biting at it. May have been from a sibling too if the puppies weren't monitored very often. 

Because she came to you this way it's difficult to guess the cause. One thing is for sure, the breeder should have (and probably does know) the exact reason for the puppies bald spot. However, it sounds to me he or she would rather be silent about it just like they were about not mentioning the bald spot when they shipped her.

fontana666

 stress was kinda what i was thinking at first but as far as i know she was still with two other pups.  im afraid that she may have an allergy.  the food that she was eatting on the airline was absolutely garbage. i  have a vet appointment on monday and i hope that will clarify whats going on with her. 

  i asked them if she had any issues i should know about and all they said was that she was "nippin  a lil bit of hair",   when i got her off the plane it was more than a "lil bit".

 bullies of nc. in all of your years as a breeder what usually would cause a pup to nip at her tail so young?  multiple reasons?  food, stress, other allergy or illness?

BulliesofNC

Stress, Diet, Exercise or Genetic Disorder associated with OCD or some other form of mental imbalance.

I'm going to assume your puppy is in need of a better diet. She may have been cooped up all day as well. A 13 week old puppy is very active and require plenty of play time to run around. She may not have been afforded this opportunity.

The tip of the tail isn't the usual place that would become initially affected due to an allergy problem. On the tail it would most often be at the base and at the top of the tail.

Just keep an eye on her and provide her with as much comfort as possible. Now that she's in a new place it can bring on additional stress. However, due to your dedication it could also alleviate stress since she's in a better setting with ample attention and room to run and exercise.

The change in diet will help her a lot. I would also suggest providing her a supplement that may help out with her immune system. I think it would do a lot of good to stabilize her and lessen the degree of built up stress and anxiety.

Your Vet can do a skin scraping test to rule out mange or other skin problems. However, I'm in doubt the cause is from allergies.

On a good note, if she isn't chasing her tail or laying down and biting it then she's obviously enjoying herself and not feeling stressed or bored. If this is the case her tail will clear up quickly.

fontana666

it is on the tip. only on one side. he tail is usually always curved to the left.

philsergeant

She probably did most of that damage on the plane.... looks like gnawing. Our girly sometimes, for no apparent reason, lies flat curved around and sucks on her tail... obviously we distract her immediately but can see, if left in a state of insecurity, she could do exactly that damage... always the same side.... Watch out for any unhappy time left alone... you could also try that bitter aloe thumb sucking stuff... but I believe it can upset her tummy.... (and save her tail).

fontana666

thanks for info. i wrapped it up with that medical tape that dogs dont like to chew.   and i use a plastic syringe cap to seal it.  and i also bag balmed it.   i also weighed her today. she is 20lbs at 13 weeks. thats bigger than my male was. 

philsergeant

Terrrrrrifik.
P.S. it would be nice to see some pics of the rest of her! There is a "rest" isn't there? b-(

BulliesofNC

I 2nd the vote for pics!

Leslie

I 3rd it

philsergeant

You see Fontana... You're going to regret joining a forum where everyone is so "demanding" :-?

fontana666

haha. twist my arm. her she is with the world famous Rainer beer dog, Bro.    this is Barbara. 13 weeks and 20lbs

Leslie

I recognise those jolly ball marks on her nose!!!! My male when he was young used to eat his way to that teaser ball in a day or so not so hard on them now they last a month or so now!!!! He LOVES his jolly ball!!! A little bag balm will help heal those marks up she's an absolute doll!!!

Leslie

Brutus does laps around my yard with his nose stuck in a hole!!!! Does yours ???

fontana666

thanks. actually those marks were on her face when she got off the plane. she has some puppy play scrapes on her face but yes i have been bag balming her like a cow haha 

fontana666

allllll daayyyy

Leslie

Just like 3 yr old kids scraped bumped bruised..........and on and on.......gotta love em!!!!!!!

Leslie

Nice tail tapping job by the way are you a pro or what

fontana666

haha. i just love my kids

Leslie

Meeee to!!!!!! I think BTs are like pototo chips you can't have just one!!!!!!

Daisy

I love you photos!!! I agree with Leslie...can't have just one