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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:
- Kathryn OHara
- City:
- South Jersey
- Province, Country:
- NJ, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- orange tabby
- Date of Birth:
- May 2009
- Date of Death
- November 6th 2009
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 4
- Coat Colour:
- orange
- Eye Colour:
- silver/gold/blue
Timmy the kitten was born to a stray cat in a bad neighborhood. He found his way to a local shelter. I fostered him from the time he was a few days old until he passed away. Timmy had been born with a horrible heart defect called a Persistent Right Aortic Arch. He underwent surgery that successfully repaired it. Sadly, Timmy had many other problems that appeared weeks after the surgery. After a tough battle with many internal problems such as liver failure, bone marrow failure and ascites he passed away quietly at home November 6th 2009 at 4:30 AM. He will be missed by many.
