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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:
- Susan Beloin
- City:
- Edmonton
- Province, Country:
- AB, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Domestic
- Date of Birth:
- Dec/1995
- Date of Death
- May 25/2006
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 13
- Weight:
- 12
- Coat Colour:
- Black/White
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
This is our little man who battled Diabetes and Cancer and lost his battle with cancer today. We had him since he was just a tiny thing, he was a runt and we loved him very very much. We are going to miss you Fuzzy you were the light of all of our lives and your boy is going to miss you the most. Remember we love you and we are going to miss you so badly.
He loved waiting till everyone went to bed then start to meow because he was playing with his pipe cleaner that was his favorite toy of all. He was a great companion for my son who became his boy nobody else was his favorite. What ever my son wanted him to do he would do only for him. He really loved giving lovings to everyone that would let him show them affection.
