My Shih Tzu puppy has a black crusty bit at the end of his tail - HELP?

Question

is there something wrong with him?

There is nothing wrong with him - he was at the vet friday for innoculations. he hasnt been biting it either

Answer 1

Is something wrong with him - I don't know. Your best bet is to have him examined by a vet. I have a ten month old Shih Tzu puppy and she did not have any crusty stuff on her tail or anywhere else on her body for that matter.

Answer 2

I have 2 shih-tzu and neither of them have ever had this condition any were on their bodies.
If you have a helpful and kind vet you may be able to just phone and ask for advice, you could also try cleaning it with cotton wool and warm salt water (taste it before using it, it should taste like tears).
But my over all advice would be to seek advice from a vet.
Hope all goes well.

Answer 3

Is it just his tail? My Shih Tzu's tail at the end is quite rough, I wouldn't say it is crusty but quite rough, and it is black as well so maybe it's just that.

Answer 4

first try cleansing the area.to be able to see if it is a wound
or the cleansing might just take care of it has the dog been chewing on his tail alot? if so there is probably a wound

Answer 5

My dog had the same thing and I was worried it was something bad so I took him to the vets and it turns out its just a hormonial thing

Answer 6

It's probably from him bitting his tail. This could indicate stress, anxiety or skin allergies. Please go take him to see a vet.

Answer 7

well he could could have this skin desize thing i dont know what its called but i think you should get it checked out by the vet

Answer 8

a cross between a bull dog and a shiht zu? a bull ****?

Answer 9

could be skin allergy or fleas