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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:
- Tabitha Crocker
- City:
- Pickering
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Norweigan Forest Cat
- Date of Birth:
- September 11th, 1993
- Date of Death
- April 30th, 2008
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Black and White
- Eye Colour:
- Green
He was an energetic cat who had a wonderful personallity. He ran around the house after me when I was a little girl and knocked me down for fun. He used to wake us up by crying at the ends of our beds when he wanted to be fed. Emmy was a cute and very smart cat that I touch to do two tricks. I tought him to lay down and sit when I snapped my fingers once. We will all miss him greatly.
Our little furball.
Baby, we love you.
Wait for us up at those pearly gates (L)
