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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:
- Connie MacLean
- City:
- Charlottetown
- Province, Country:
- PE, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Miniature Dashund
- Date of Birth:
- April 4, 2002
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 6
- Coat Colour:
- blk/tn
- Eye Colour:
- brwn
Likes: rawhide bones, rubber dalmation santa, buffy the teddy bear, and my son's socks!
Dislikes: someone else eating when he isn't, being on the floor when everyone else is on the sofa!
Pet Peeves: being moved when sleeping!
Most Embarrassing Moment for Owner: sunbathing at a public park and Duke decided it would be cooler to go up his mom's tank top for some shade!
Cherished Memory for Duke: the day i found a big wad of bubble gum on the ground and my owners couldn't get it away from me!
