Lose of the tip of tail

[meandmine]

My daughter accidently picked up one of my boys by the tail (I know, I blasted her for it already). He lost approx. 3/4 inch of his tail. :cry4: I quickly cleaned and sterilized the wound and trimmed back the exposed area and applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
This all happened quite quickly and thankfully I was able to stop the bleeding. I quickly disinfected a tank for him and used paper towel for the bottom that way I can assess blood loss.
How do others treat injuries like this at home? I thankfully have experience with these types of injuries but want to know what others do.
Thanks.

 

[jorats]

You did everything right!
Many of our little guys lose the tip of their tail one way or another... such a common injury.

 

[meandmine]

Thanks. I'm still worried and am constantly looking to make sure he's not bleeding. In fact he's eating now and has just curled up for a nap. Fingers crossed that there will be no complications. :mouse1np1:

 

[Chelipepper]

Pongo lost the tip of his tail because Bozzuto thought it was a slice of pear (Pongo always sleeps with his tail tip hanging slightly out of the hammock inner layer) Hes fine now ..i hope your little guy is fine now too ~hugs

 

[Maple]

Rats seem to heal very quickly from their injuries, I'm sure he will be fine.