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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:
- Lia Myers
- City:
- Harrisburg
- Province, Country:
- PA, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Chinese dwarf hamster
- Date of Birth:
- ?
- Date of Death
- 2009
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 1
- Weight:
- 1
- Coat Colour:
- Grey with white flecks
- Eye Colour:
- Black
Nibbles was crazy energetic fun and most of all crazy
Now in this life if u look at all the bonds u have ever made with anyone the strongest is with our furry ,feathered,scaly freind . Nibbles was more than a freind she was my comforter my provider for furry crazieness 24/7 and even though she was so small she's managed to wriggle into our hearts forever
I love u nibbles u will be missed ;)
