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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:
- Tammi Tryon
- City:
- Milton
- Province, Country:
- FL, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Schnauzer / Peek A Poo
- Date of Birth:
- April 19, 2004
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 6
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- black
I am a fiesty little girl. I will chew on anything I can get a hold of. I love to sleep with my owner in her bed. I wake her up every morning about 5:30 to go potty. When she is working on the computer I sleep right under her desk on her oldest son's first baby blanket. I like to eat out of the kittens bowl. But I do not like him eating out of my bowl. That is him in the picture with me. His name is Tiger and we are only 2 days a part in age. I hate to be left home alone. I like to go with my owner everywhere. I will ride in the car in her lap and look out the window. If she does leave me home alone I will cry when she gets home and lick her all over.
