The K9 tailsaver is a godsend for us. We have tried everything to get our Lucky to stop chewing his tail raw. Cones, bandaids, bitter apple spray, Gabapentin, Prozac...we were even considering amputating...& then we got the tail saver. His tail is no longer raw and is healing pleasantly! THANK YOU SO MUCH for designing this product and making it available to pet parents in need! We can't thank you enough!
The night before Coco’s surgery to remove her tail, I searched once again for an alternative solution and found the tail saver. We had tried everything and her tail was in terrible shape. After reading the testimonials, I ordered the tail saver and called the vet the next morning to cancel the surgery. After using the tail saver for a few months, Coco’s tail was saved! While the tail saver took some getting used to - Coco was not thrilled to have it on - the product was worth it. I highly recommend trying the tail saver.
We love our tailsaver harness!! It saved our pups tail from being amputated! Who knew a tiny cut on the tip of her tail would have been such a nightmare. We were literally getting amputation quotes from the vet the same day we ordered the harness- we were out of options- and thank goodness found the TailSaver online! It has kept her away from her tail long enough for the lesion to heal well enough that it doesn’t have to be wrapped! She’s one happy pup without all the tape and gauze causing her to itch. The customer service that this company offers is second to none, and beyond helpful! They sent ointment for our pup and even shipped over the weekend because she knew the severity of our case! Will 100% recommend to anyone! We’ve even been talking our vet to look into getting them for situations like these! WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR THE TAILSAVER!!
After a 10 day stay in kennel, my Doberman, Ace, developed a terrible case of Happy Tail. For eight months i have tried in vain to heal the wound. If I was lucky I could keep the tail bandaged a couple days before it came off. I even tried a cage muzzle with extra wire reinforcement to keep him from getting at tail but he'd find a way. I was cleaning blood off the walls floor and ceiling on a regular basis and it was making me absolutely nuts. Ace also developed a bad habit of eating the bandages from his tail which resulted in intestinal obstruction! Thankfully I found K9 TailSaver just days before he had surgery. When intestinal obstruction was removed I had vet address the tail surgically. Ace has worn the K9 TailSaver ever since surgery and it's been almost three weeks and his tail is doing fantastic. No more swallowed bandages, he runs around the yard doing all his regular activities and doesn't mind TailSaver one bit. Surgeon said tail is healing great. I can't say enough how great this product is. I wish we found it earlier but better late than never. I seriously don't know what I'd have done if I had not found K9 TailSaver. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Abby has been able to run free and chase squirrels like she always does. The tail saver made it so she could come and go as she wished since it didn't require a person to remove clothing for potty time. Abby just loves it.
First of all I want to give 5 stars to customer service, Julie was very nice and helpful.
Happy tail injury is definitely the longest injury to have to deal with.
I have an English Mastiff that injured his tail the end of February, tried different bandaging, homemade splints, medication, and just when I thought it was healed my boy would hit his tail against something and blood everywhere again.
The middle of March he became sick from bladder stones and while he was under sedation for removal of stones, the veterinarian amputated about 1-1 1/2 inches off his tail. A few weeks went by and his tail still not fully healed.
The beginning of May I looked online and found the Tail Saver, and decided to try it out.
The Tail Saver definitely helped when people came over and when me and husband came home, and my boy would get super excited.
A had a few concerns; I felt like the padding in the sleeve wasn’t covering my dogs tail fully, so I contacted Julie and she sent me the original fully padded sleeve, and that helped. (Thank you Julie)
Second, the tail sleeve is super long and when your dogs tail is already very long, I had to watch out for things on tables and objects low to the ground. I tried the velcro at the end but his powerful tail would detached the velcro within in minutes.
Third, there were a few times where he would wag his tail super hard and his tail would come out of the sleeve. I tried the snaps but it was too tight and caused an irritant under his tail, so I stopped using the extra snap.
Lastly, the straps are hard to adjust while he was wearing it. The new tail saver sleeve straps where slicker, so I had to adjust it daily.
Overall my boy tolerate wearing the Tail Saver. He did try to rub it off by rubbing into furniture and people lol, but the extra velcro straps near the snaps helped it stay on.
I am grateful I found this product because I didn’t want additional amputation, and I wanted his tail to finally wag like it should!
Here is it the beginning of June and his tail is almost healed, so hopefully there will be an ending to it all very soon!
Thank you Tail Saver and Julie!
First I’ll start by saying the customer service is definitely 5 stars, Julie was very nice and super helpful.
I have an English Mastiff who injured his tail end of February, tried different bandaging, homemade splints, and medications; when I thought it was healed it would open back up and blood everywhere. Unfortunately my boy had some other medical concerns so when he went under for surgery to remove bladder stones, the veterinarian amputated about 1-1 1/2 inch off. A few weeks went by and still not healing.
I looked online and found this website the end of April and decided to give it a try. It’s definitely helped when people come over and when me and my husband come home, and my boy gets super excited. I was originally worried with the interior padding not covering the tip of my boys tail since that’s where the injury was, so I called Julie and she sent me the original full padded tail saver and that helped a lot more.
A few things that I had concerns with: is how long it is because when your dogs tail is already super long this makes it longer so have to watch out for things on tables or anything low, I tried the velcro but his powerful tail eventually just detached the velcro. I did have a few times where he got super excited and wagged his tail out of the sleeve, tried the additional snaps but it caused an irritant under his tail so I had to stop. Also the straps are hard to adjust while on. The new tail sleeve had to be adjusted daily because the strap material was slicker then the harness straps.
Overall my boy did great in it and tolerated it while on. He never chewed at it but did try to rub it off by rubbing into furniture and people lol but the velcro helped the snaps stay on. I’m grateful this helped.
He is still healing and here it is beginning of June (definitely the longest injury I’ve ever dealt with), hopefully the tail will be fully healed very soon.
I am glad I found this product to avoid more amputation.
Thank you Tail Saver and Julie.
Best thing I have ever found and ordered online. My husband and I had just moved into our new home, and 2 days later my 8 year old pit mix is spraying blood everywhere when she wagged her tail. I had never heard of happy tail, but after 3 days of my house looking like a crime scene, I placed my order. I had it sent overnight, it shipped the same day I placed my order, and by noon the next day my girl was wearing her tail saver. I left it on for 17 days, and she is healed and so far blood free.
During these uncertain times, Julie has been a godsend. Not only does she provide quality masks at a great price, but she also provides caring superior customer service! It gives me great peace of mind knowing that Julie is my source for these masks. Many, many thanks!!
I am a companion animal veterinarian - my own dog has an unusual dermatological condition which results in development in sebaceous cysts over her body which rupture and can then become infected through self trauma. Queenie had a ruptured cyst right at her tail base and we were at our wits end on how to prevent her from licking at the area - it had become very large and ulcerated. The traditional E-Collars, although effective are not comfortable and are inconvenient inside. The Tail Saver, although not used in the traditional sense has been absolutely fantastic and it has allowed the wound to heal up beautifully.
My only comment is the cost of international postage as I am from Australia - it is a product that I would like to endorse in Australia, however, based on the cost of freight, it did make it not overly economical unfortunately. I also attempted to make contact with the TailSaver Team with some questions and did not receive a response which was disappointing.
Overall, a very positive result.
Thanks so very much again, Julie! I was so happy to receive these masks and see that the quality is such that I will pass some on to those in need without hesitation (not that I had any doubt as I have purchased masks here before ;). They have great coverage over your face, fit snugly and are very comfortable. During these uncertain times with COVID-19 looming over the world, we need to come together and take care of one another. Thank you Julie for the service you provide here. :) You're the best!
The tail saver is a life saver. We have a young pup who was playing with her older sister and nipped her tail and we had blood on every wall. With the tail saver we are able to have Pip in and no mess. Thanks for your invention..
Wonderful seller, exceptional person! I lost a family member to COVID 19. Was scrambling to find masks for all my family members (and friends and just those in need). Julie's compassion and care is beyond touching! Look no further than what she does for our canine family members. I can't thank you enough! And I agree with the previous reviewer--these are very good quality masks (easy to tell by just comparing them to others--glad the other reviewer put them to the test and they passed with flying colors ;). Many, many thanks again Julie! Stay well!!
Wonderful seller, exceptional person! I lost a family member to COVID 19. Was scrambling to find masks for all my family members (and friends and just those in need). Julie's compassion and care is beyond touching! Look no further than what she does for our canine family members. I can't thank you enough! And I agree with the previous reviewer--these are very good quality masks (easy to tell by just comparing them to others--glad the other reviewer put them to the test and they passed with flying colors ;). Many, many thanks again Julie! Stay well!!
Thanks so much! We are 100% pleased with our Happy Tail Saver and the personal service! Thank you Julie!
I was skeptical of these masks as I previously bought the “name brand” ones. After doing the “flame” test and the “water” test, as well as wearing these several times, I’m glad I purchased these. The mask is water resistant: it held all the water poured into it, no leaks like a low quality mask. When I blew out of the mask in an attempt to extinguish a flame, I couldn’t do it! Good quality for a good price.
Our dog had licked a spot on her tail to the point that it was raw. The vet gave us some powder for it, but said it shouldn't be bandaged. The only way we had to keep her from getting to it was the cone, but that is always something we want to avoid. After searching on-line, I found the tail saver and ordered it immediately after reading the reviews. This worked out perfectly and was exactly what we needed. Our dog was completely unphased by the harness and cover and the K9 Tail Saver allowed her tail to heal with no stress to our dog and no worries to us. Highly recommend it!
Our large Pitbull mix would get super excited and hit his tail on everything. There was blood everywhere in the kitchen. Looked like a murder scene. We had a struggle getting him to sit still the first couple of times putting it on. But once we figured it out he left it alone. He would slip out of the tail if he got rowdy playing, but most of the time it stays on. Looks crazy,but it works. Don’t hesitate to call. They can help you solve any issues like this. Excellent customer support. Happy his tail is healed now. Thank you Happytailsaver.
Day 2 and we're off and running. Bella has been suffering with HTS for 2 months, we had 8 weeks of bandages, tape, cutting fur, 4 "cones of shame" and then healed a bit and whacked it open two days later... not enough time to heal. The Vet said if it keeps happening we have to think about amputation...I said to my husband "No way, we have to do what it takes" then I found this site and finally have HOPE!
We had been looking for a product to help our pitbull, Luna, who's tail swings with a ton of force and hits everything in its path since she is such a happy dog and shows it with her tail. The tailsaver was a great investment and the hair on her tail is even starting to grow back! Occasionally she will try to take it off by rubbing against the wall but even with some persistence the tailsaver prevails. Thank you for making a product that has protected her tail and was what we'd been looking for.
I had a few issues with the tail slipping out If my dog raised his tail high. I left a voicemail with the owner of the company, Julie and within 24 hours she had called me back and helped diagnose/solve the issue. Additionally, she overnighted me other products (tail sleeve and clips) for free. Julie really cares about your dog. You can tell shes not here to male a profit.
Although we are not 100% healed we are well on our way. Thank you Julie for your creative design to helping us save our dogs tails from amputation.
As you can see Boaz sleeps comfortably in his harness and tail sleeve.
After our first incident with happy tail syndrome, we tried everything to prevent blood from getting everywhere. Bandages, no matter how much tape we used, did not stick. That’s when we found out about Happy Tail Saver.
Shipping was quick. There was an issue where two of the same straps were sent. I emailed the company and was immediately sent the missing strap. The reps at the company are extremely hospitable and quick with responses.
Our dog doesn’t like wearing this. He treats it very much like a cone of shame. The harness straps tend to loosen after a while so they need readjusting at times. And the whole get up is a little ridiculous looking. We took him on one walk with it and got a lot of stares.
The sleeve that you roll up does not stay rolled up if our dog shakes his tail. I might use a safety pin to keep it from unrolling.
Despite these gripes, the contraption WORKS!! The tail sleeve does what it needs to do. It prevents blood from going all over the place and stops our dog from licking which allows the wound to heal.
We had exhausted all the options including multiple trips to our vet and 4 hours in the emergency clinic. All these visits and still no solution that was going to work for my dog there was even talk of amputating her tail! While sitting at the emergency clinic desperate for help my husband accidentally stumbled upon this product and even with expedited shipping it was going to be a few hundred dollars cheaper than what the clinics solution would be. I will honestly say Bella was not impressed with having to wear the tail saver and tried many different tactics to get it off but with some extra time and attention we all got through it and this product literally saved her tail. Bella is 100lb Shepard and I purchased according to the product size chart. It fit her perfectly and she had no restrictions on doing anything. I can’t say enough about this product and how amazing it is.
The tail saver has been worn by my Sprocker for 2 weeks now. We ordered a small and it fits perfectly and he isn't bothered by it at all. He can play, toilet and sleep comfortably.My only issue was actually receiving the harness. The first one I ordered I never received and I after some chasing resorted to ordering another. The second arrived within a week (bear in mind import charges when buying from the UK). So I have paid for two which is frustrating as I did hope for a refund of the first.
Anyway, as I said the product itself is excellent and I would highly recommend if your dog suffers with Happy Tail Syndrome. The only issue was the missing first delivery (courier issues?) and Import tax which added another £23 to the price for UK buyers.
The product is high quality and does what it says it will do and that is to protect the tail. I am happy with the outcome of this purchase and would recommend it to anyone. The customer service is the best. Thank you Julie for all your help!