He is oyning his tail so yes, it's red and inflamed but i can't see any surface rust. It is a bit scabby though. So if the swabs come back negative, should i ask the vet to treat for mange anyway, d'you think ?
Your call really. If you cant come up with something else, it's worth a try i think. Do the inside of his ears look dirty?
No, they're as clean as a whistle, and the rest of his body is too. The redness is purely confined to his tail. I'll see what the vet thinks but as you say, if it's inconclusive then i'll get him treated for it.
Cheers for the input, trea