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Suzie
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Her current rating is 4.28 out of 5 with 18 vote(s).
All about Suzie
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:
- Elaine Watson
- City:
- Markdale
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Mastiff
- Date of Birth:
- 1998
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 26
- Weight:
- 75
- Coat Colour:
- fawn
- Eye Colour:
- brown
Suzie came from the Owen Sound Animal Shelter
I have been the volunteer webmaster with the Owen Sound Animal Shelter (519) 372-1123 or email in Owen Sound for over a year. During that time, I have updated and enhanced the original web site and helped to get the word out about what a great Shelter Renee and Todd run.
I also do volunteer work on another web site for the Society for Animals in Distress - SAD who help animals in Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2T1 (705) 461-3197 or email
February of this year, I went to the Shelter to find out about updates for the web site and I was asked by one of the volunteers to walk Suzie. When I returned from our walk, I said I wanted to adopt her. She is such a nice dog and a great friend. She also gets along very well with our cat.
Suzie accompanies me to work at Wiggins Accounting and Financial Services every day. She has become a very good companion at break time.
I never would have thought to adopt an older dog. I had adopted a puppy from a Shelter a long time ago, but now that I have Suzie, I would adopt another older dog in a flash.
