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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:
- Patricia Flanagan
- City:
- Kemptville
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Boxer
- Date of Birth:
- April 22 1988
- Date of Death
- April 9 2002
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 26
- Weight:
- 59
- Coat Colour:
- Fawn
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
Sheena Shinar : Our beautiful second female boxer, baby sister to Tasha. Sheena was born in London Ontario to the Mann Family and was adopted by our family at six weeks of age. We lost her big sister Tasha at the age of nine. Sheena pulled through the loss with the help of our newly adopted Grand Dog Jackie and of course her human companion Ryan who was born in 1998." Our Grandson." She lived a full and happy life, her favorite summer pastime camping at Jelly Stone Campground. She will forever be missed by me Mom, Dad, Alan, Ryan , Jackie, Randy, Carrie, Nicole , Harley(the male dog in the family) and all the friends she met at Jelly Stone Park.
