In Reply to: Hurt tail posted by Tammy on March 09, 2000 at 17:58:12:

: about 2 months ago i noticed my glider's tail seemed slighly kinked one evening. i took him to the vet, my vet has some experience with gliders but not lots. he said it would be ok, it didnt feel broken. it seemed ok for awhile after that, i figured it was just scabbing. he could move it even at the tip, he can curl it around my finger. he still can.
: im not so sure its scabbing anymore, im afraid its falling off. its like a string was tied around the tail, and tightened, a depression in his tail all round. and its swollen for almost 1/2 inch above the 'tightened' area.
: this has developed slowly over the last 2 months, he is otherwise healthy and happy, and it doesnt bother him when i touch his tail. has anyone experienced anything like this before? im hesitant to bring him back to the vet, for the vet to charge me 50 dollars and tell me its going to fall off. but if theres a chance to save his tail, i should.
: please give advise

Hi, Tammy!

My glider feel off of my "Rabbit Ears" (cheap t.v. antennas) and it looked like Giblett hurt his tail. So, I took him to the vet and the vet said it was not broken and it would be fine. It has not increased its swelling, but there still is a tiny notch and his tail is not completely straight. He's still very playfull and doesn't seem to be in pain.

Although, in your case...since the swelling has INCREASED, it is better to bite the bullet and take your baby to the vet. Better safe than sorry... :o)

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