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Radiographs of the region should be taken looking for evidence of an underlying cause, e.g. fracture, osteosarcoma. The dog should be carefully examined for evidence of joint disease. <br><br>

Radiographs of the region should be taken looking for evidence of an underlying cause, e.g. fracture, osteosarcoma. The dog should be carefully examined for evidence of joint disease. <br><br>

Atopy and/or food allergies should be investigated before making a definitive diagnosis of psychogenic dermatitis.

Atopy and/or food allergies should be investigated before making a definitive diagnosis of psychogenic dermatitis.

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|l2=Acral Lick Dermatitis

|q3=What is a tail dock neuroma?

|q3=What is a tail dock neuroma?

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Tail dock neuroma is a rare complication of surgical tail docking. In this condition, the nerve endings regrow in a disorganized manner forming a neuroma. <br><br>

Tail dock neuroma is a rare complication of surgical tail docking. In this condition, the nerve endings regrow in a disorganized manner forming a neuroma. <br><br>

Clinically, this appears as a swelling at the tail tip that stimulates pain or some other unpleasant sensation causing the dog to lick, chew, or mutilate the tail. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.

Clinically, this appears as a swelling at the tail tip that stimulates pain or some other unpleasant sensation causing the dog to lick, chew, or mutilate the tail. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.

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|l3=Tail Dock Neuroma

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