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Her current rating is 3.67 out of 5 with 94 vote(s).
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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:
- Shelli MacLean
- City:
- Hamilton
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Dachshund
- Date of Birth:
- July 4 2003
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 15
- Coat Colour:
- Red
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
My name is Asia, although my mom thinks it should be "Sucky" ( I am a little spoiled ) I cry with excitement whenever my family comes home or people come to visit, I love them very much and they love me, I have a stuffed dog that I carry around allover and lay with on the couch, I suck on it, it puts me to sleep, I love to play with my human kids we have so much fun together, I love to chew bones and chew up tennis balls, I have been a little sad lately you see, when i came to live with my new family almost a year ago they had a Gold Lab, she made me feel so comfortable and would share her bed with me, she was my bestfriend, she passed away a couple of months ago, and we all really miss her, mom said i will have another bestfriend one day, I am so happy and so loved!!!!
