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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:
- Kyla Denault
- City:
- Ottawa
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- Border collie/lab
- Date of Birth:
- August 1993
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 50
- Coat Colour:
- white/
- Eye Colour:
- black
Storm is my beloved dog whom I've had since I was 15yrs old. He LOVES being pet, he would sit there all day if you were petting him. That is why we volunteer w/ the Ottawa Humane Society in the program called Companion Animal. We go to different facilities (mostly old age homes) every Tuesday night for an hour and Storm just loves the visits...hey...he gets pet for an hour! Who wouldn't love that! He's very jealous of our younger cat, Marley. Whenever Marley comes towards me, Storm gets up right away and gets in between us.
