My sister's RB Meezer, Poco, fractured his tail running away from a dog. It didn't heal well at all, so he ended up having it amputated about halfway up. After that was done it healed very well, and he didn't seem to miss the part that was gone. (Although I did - I missed his beautiful raccoon-striped tail.) I hope Cochise does well with the meds and makes a full recovery.