Treatment for Tail Torn Off?

[klmclain1]

Info on betadine - looks not only OK, but far surpasses peroxide as far as being a disinfectent or antiseptic:

Following the discovery of iodine by Bernard Courtois in 1811, it has been broadly used for the prevention and treatment of skin infections, and the treatment of wounds. Iodine has been recognized as an effective broad-spectrum bactericide, and it is also effective against yeasts, molds, fungi, viruses, and protozoans. Drawbacks to its use in the form of aqueous solutions include irritation at the site of application, toxicity and the staining of surrounding tissues. These deficiencies were overcome by the discovery and use of PVP-I, in which the iodine is carried in a complexed form and the concentration of free iodine is very low. The product thus serves as an iodophor. In addition, it has been demonstrated that bacteria do not develop resistance to PVP-I,[4] and the sensitization rate to the product is only 0.7%[5] Consequently, PVP-I has found broad application in medicine as a surgical scrub; for pre- and post-operative skin cleansing; for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds, ulcers, cuts and burns; for the treatment of infections in decubitus ulcers and stasis ulcers; in gynecology for vaginitis associated with candidal, trichomonal or mixed infections. For these purposes PVP-I has been formulated at concentrations of 7.5–10.0% in solution, spray, surgical scrub, ointment, and swab dosage forms. It is available without a prescription under the generic name povidone-iodine or the brand name Betadine.
It is used in pleurodesis (fusion of the pleura because of incessant pleural effusions). For this purpose, povidone-iodine is equally effective and safe as talc, and may be preferred because of easy availability and low cost.[6

 

[Vora]

Well I picked up some neosporin today, and I actually do wash her wound twice a day. I will continue using the peroxide because my vet suggested its use for my horse and she had no scarring whatsoever (same for every scrape that happens in my household), but that doesn't completely discount your claim, klm, so I'll just reduce my use of it and look for betadine as well. I'll see if I can't find any silvadine, Azy, but just in case I can't, is there anything else I can use that Tractor Supply is likely to carry?

 

[azygous]

You probably need to find a vet or a MD to write a prescription for Silvadene. It's a medicine for burn victims. I just happened to have some left over from when I was burned very badly some years ago. I recalled how amazing it was and how fast I grew new skin, so I tried it on my scalped chick hoping it would do the same for her. It did.

But you might be able to find some colloidal silver at a health food store or on line here kvvet.com. It's wonderful in inhibiting bacteria and promoting healing.