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My French Bulldog puppy has a sore tail. What should I do to help?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 20 days old | 26 lbs

My French Bulldog puppy of 7 months is very sore under her tail . I have cleaned it with antibacterial wipes and put Savolin antiseptic cream on but is there anything else I can do?

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Betty!

If it is a moist dermatitis around or under her tail the best thing is to prevent licking by using an E-collar, start her on an oral antibiotic and steroid course to dry it out. Without seeing a picture or examining her it is hard to know what the inciting cause is: has she been scooting and has full anal glands? Is is allergies.

It is best to make an appointment with your Vet since it hasn't improved. Otherwise give your treatment several days to see if it will help then take her in.

I hope this helps and I wish Betty a speedy recovery!

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on December 14th, 2017
Ouch! That does look sore. At this point I would likely call that moist dermatitis which is a skin infection that needs antibiotics. Certainty a bite or sting can start it off. Also, they have a tail gland about 1/3 of the way down the tail that can become infected. It is hard to tell from the picture where on the tail this is. I would encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian soon. In the meantime if she will let you out a warm water and Epsom salt compress on it that may improve her comfort. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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