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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:
- Missy Gamble
- City:
- Dry Prong
- Province, Country:
- LA, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Catahoula Cur
- Date of Birth:
- 09/30/2002
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- leopard brown, black, lil white
- Eye Colour:
- Blue
kATie was rescued on 11/02/2002, she was found at the dump by my hubby, Tim. It was a very rainy weekend, when he was on his way to take the trash. He spotted her right at the gate of the dump. His heart went out for this small puppy and he put her in the truck. We gave her a bath and food. She was so scared but got very comfortable in her new home. Of course she had to meet the rest of the family dogs, yes 3 others. Patsy, taco bell dog age 14; Cheyenne, german shepard, chow mixed (another rescued pup) age 3; Angel, black lab and rock. mixed age 2 (another rescued pup). But she is learning the ropes around here and has a personality plus for being 6 - 7 weeks old.
