Bag Balm

I suffer from "happy tail." Mama didn't even know there was a name for my condition. I become extremely excited when I am released from my house (aka crate) and I wag my tail so hard against the walls, cabinets, washer, and dryer. Every day our kitchen and laundry area looked like a battlefield and this would happen a couple times a day. Dad was getting very upset over it because he didn't want to see the blood everywhere but more than that he was worried about my tail.

Mama tried every type of bandage and vet wrap.  Her friend had a great idea to use pipe installation (foam padding) to protect my tail, so Mama tried it. Nothing helped because I ripped off anything that was applied to my tail. Oh, I am not dumb, I wouldn't do it until Mama wasn't around to see me.

Two vets told Mama if my tail didn't have a chance to heal it would more than likely have to be removed. Oh no, those are words we didn't’ want to hear. Mama was determined not to let that happen to me, but she didn't know how to stop it because I couldn't control myself--I just couldn't leave anything on my tail even though I knew it was for my own good. Hey, after all, I am only a canine, although I am a great and beautiful girl.  

Mama researched alternative methods and came across recommendations for Bag Balm. She told Dad that it can't hurt to try, so she ordered it from Amazon. That Amazon has loads of good stuff!

We absolutely love Bag Balm. My tail has not bled since Mama started using the product a week ago. She makes me sit and says “tail” so I will let her apply the balm. Of course, I sit but I try to tuck my tail under me (again, I want to remind you that I am a canine). But Mama outsmarts me because she now gets the balm container and a treat. She knows I will do just about anything for a treat. She applies the balm a few times a day to protect the tip of my tail and I get a few extra treats.  I think the saying is “it’s a win-win for all.”

Mama and I would recommend this product for anyone who is experiencing the issue I have (I think I should say “had”).