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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:
- Laura Natalia
- City:
- Toronto
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Rottweiler
- Date of Birth:
- July,6,1995
- Date of Death
- Sept,27,2004
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- Black
We lost a wonderful and special family member on 09/27/04, You were more then a pet to us Boo and we miss you so very much, I still wait for you to come running when I walk in the door. You not need to suffer no more my sweet Angel. We will meet again till then you will always be in our hearts forever and ever...Love and miss ya Diamond you touched so many lives and filled a void in my life personally, now it is empty without you! Be at peace Love always :D
