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Pet Tip
Limber tail in dogs – Pet tip 140
Limber Tail Syndrome (AKA cold tail, dead tail, broken wag) is quite common among some breeds of hunting dogs, such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Pointers, Setters, and Beagles. It is a condition in which the tail becomes limp and sometimes painful after exertion, particularly during inclement weather, swimming, or in an under-conditioned dog. It is a condition well-known to hunting dog owners and trainers, but not commonly seen by veterinarians. The syndrome is characterized by the swelling of the muscles at the base of the tail (the wagging muscles, which are also used heavily during swimming when the tail may serve as a rudder). These muscles are bound to the tail by a tight ring of connective tissue. As the muscles swell and expand, the connective tissue begins to serve as a tourniquet – cutting off normal blood flow.
When increased pressure within a confined space results in reduced blood flow, it is known as a ‘compartment syndrome’.
- Owner:
- Frencheska Bulondise
- City:
- New York
- Province, Country:
- NY, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Dalmation
- Date of Birth:
- June 4
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 9
- Weight:
- 72
- Coat Colour:
- White with Black Spots
- Eye Colour:
- Brown/Yellow
Lexi is a wonderful companion. Lexi enjoys bouncing around in the lake even though she can't swim she still loves it. She is now blinde in 1 eye, she has Glocoma and she will most likely go blinde in the other eye in less than 3 years. She loves her kitty Noah (see his pet page). She is very energetic and can catch food like a pro! Her favorit treat is licorice(red or black). Lexi gets lots of attention when we go for a walk, a few times kids will look at her and say "Pongo!" (Pongo is the dog form 101 Dalmations if you didn't know).
If you have any coments E-mail me at LyleKitty@hotmail.com your E-mail must be called "About Lexi" or I will not open it (Note: You can also ask me other questions about Lexi!)
