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Maxwell
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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:
- Jeri G
- City:
- St. Peters
- Province, Country:
- MO, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Pekingnese
- Date of Birth:
- 2003
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 15
- Weight:
- 15
- Coat Colour:
- white and sable
- Eye Colour:
- brown
Maxwell is our shelter dog. We adopted him in March of 2005 he was already 2 years old, He has a great personality, we call him our special dog because he has some special needs, he has epilepsy. But, he is such a sweet little guy we knew he needed lots of loving and kisses and hugs. We have lot's of that to give. He loves to go on long walks, when we first got him he had trouble breathing so we had to take it slow but his stamina has built up and now he jogs with the best of them out there. His favorite thing is pigs ears, he chews them for hours on end. He is really a very wonderful pet.
We can't imagine life without him now.
