A device for stabilizing an animal's tail and preventing the animal from licking and biting the tail may include a collar designed to encircle the animal's neck； a belly strap attached to the collar and designed to be positioned along an underside of the animal's stomach； a spine strap attached to the collar and designed to be positioned along the animal's spine； a chest strap attached to both the belly strap and the spine strap, the chest strap sized to encircle the animal's ribcage； a waist strap attached to both the belly strap and the spine strap, the waist strap sized to encircle the animal proximate to the animal's waist； and a rear pad with a tail sleeve extending outwardly therefrom, the tail sleeve sized to accommodate the animal's tail, wherein the rear pad is attached to the spine strap and the waist strap.
