I think columbo has broken his tail. It's bent at the end and swollen, and he yelps when i touch it. We're going to the Vet on Tuesday. Happy Birthday to me! I think he'll be fine, the brief internet search i did says that broken tails heal on their own. It may be dislocated though, in which case he will need to have it fixed. So my dog may have a splint on his tail by Tuesday. My poor puppy! Right in time for the holidays! Geez! Details to come as i get them.