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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:
- Mandy Friesen
- City:
- Petawawa
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- Lhasa Apso
- Date of Birth:
- July 29 2002
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 20
- Coat Colour:
- wheaten
- Eye Colour:
- brown
My name is Stan, and although I'm still pretty young I act like an ornary old man. I love my mom and sometimes like my dad. My favourite things to do are sleep, chase animals and fight with my dad. I also like to swim at the doggy beach near my house on the hot summer days. I have many toys and favour them all, but hate when someone else tries to play with them. I'm far too cool to do anything embarrassing, although I have had to be pulled out of the river a couple of times before I went through the rapids. Sometimes I just watch my friends run around like idiots, other times when I'm feeling frisky I'll join in. My most favourite times are going to grandma's house. I get to chase the kitty, the cows and now a pot bellied pig. It's the best time I could ever have and grandma ans grandpa spoil me to death!!!! What a life I lead, mom says she wishes she could be me!
