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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:
- Tante Vera (neighbor) Zurndorfer
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- Province, Country:
- VA, United States
- Type/Breed:
- cat
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- Date of Death
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- Sex:
- Female
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Ms. T (as I like to call her) lives next door to me. Her fur is like silk and I loved to feel it between my fingers. She is the "Queen" in her home and all visiting animals know this. Ms. T, I Iove you and you will be missed by everyone. Love forever, Tante Vera
