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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:
- Melissa McKinney
- City:
- Saint John
- Province, Country:
- NB, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- domestic cat
- Date of Birth:
- April, 1988 (approx)
- Date of Death
- July 2005
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Pure white
- Eye Colour:
- Hazel
KC was a great cat, we got him when I was about 10 years old and he was 2 years old. He was loved by the whole family and is missed but lived a happy and long life. He lived to be about 17 or more human years and would not give up but was starting to really show his again and was not the same as he used to be so this summer we finally had to get him put down. This cat just would not give up on life so it was hard to end it but I know he has gone to a better place.
