Things You'll Need
- Dog shampoo
- Rubber gloves
- Washrag
- Towel
- Zinc ointment or cream (diaper rash cream)
Instructions
Put on rubber gloves to clean the tail. This protects you from any bacteria on your dog and protects the dog from getting scratched by your fingernails.
Wash the area around the tail indentation with warm water, dog shampoo and a washrag.
Rinse off the entire area and dry it with a clean towel.
Squeeze a quarter-sized amount of zinc cream or ointment onto your index finger.
Work your index finger into the indentation of the tail and wiggle it around to apply the cream to the entire area.
Repeat this process daily if your dog has a noticeable odor coming from the indentation, and to clear up irritation and prevent infections.