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Susan
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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:
- Helen Volker
- City:
- Ingham
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- Silky Cross
- Date of Birth:
- unknown
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 11
- Weight:
- 18
- Coat Colour:
- black & the grey is showing
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
She is a fiesty little lady we found her in 1983 living in the dump of a bush town in Queensland Australia it took 2 days to catch her and 2 days to clean her up she was about 8 to 10 weeks old, since then she has been a faithful pal loves to sleep at the foot of the bed from the day she found she could jump that high. She does not like anyone to watch her eat and she takes her time She loves her walks and ridinging in the car if she sees a kangaroo she is in seventh heaven she has 3 playmates Fuppy ,Shamrock and Lady Cat loves to play ball and hates having her nails cut we have had a few nips from those sharp little teeth. No matter how many time you brush her she is always a scruffy little thing but she is ours for keeps.
