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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:
- stephanie huerta
- City:
- benbrook
- Province, Country:
- TX, United States
- Type/Breed:
- hooded rat
- Date of Birth:
- 10-?-2001
- Date of Death
- 8-27-2005
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- brn/white
- Eye Colour:
- dark
Sniffles you we're dear to our hearts. I will never forget the day I brought you home ,you had a cold ,and a runny nosy you were so small I thought I was going to lose you then. Thats how you got your name Sniffles. You were so gentle playing with our daughter and hiding in our hair the way you looked when you wanted some of what we were eating you know how to get your way with that cute look you gave us .You were with us a full rat life you will be missed so much, love you, see you on the other side
