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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:
- Jeanie Warner
- City:
- Jacksonville
- Province, Country:
- FL, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Cockatiel
- Date of Birth:
- 1984
- Date of Death
- 12-2001
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- yellow
- Eye Colour:
- Not Provided
Dolly went to the rainbow bridge 8 months ago and i know i will see her again someday. She gave me all of her love for 17 years. She loved to play on the cocktail table in front of me and wanted to be on my shoulders all the time and eat what i ate, especially her mashed potatoes. She was an excellent flyer untill ovarian cancer got the best of her. So no more daily injections baby girl. No more suffering! You are free and are flying in a beautiful meadow with the warm sun on your wings.
