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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:
- Chantelle & Mike Overwater
- City:
- Calgary
- Province, Country:
- AB, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Yellow Lab
- Date of Birth:
- October 9th, 2001
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 65
- Coat Colour:
- Yellow/White
- Eye Colour:
- Beautiful Brown
My name is Ben (after Ben Hogan, the famous golfer, Dad's a golf fanatic!) - I have to admit that I am pretty much a mama's boy...much to my dad's dismay! I love to cuddle but only when the time is right for ME, when the doorbell rings I get so excited to see who is coming to visit me, I never bark, in fact if I didn't know who you were I'd still let you in my house, probably invite you for dinner too. I love squeaky toys, pulling them apart that is and watching the fuzz blow all over the place, I LOVE to nap anywhere and everywhere and I love all other dogs, even if they don't like me! I especially like my mom's friend's dog, Casey, we go out as often as possible, you could say we are a steady item! Everybody always tells me how handsome I am but I stay true to my one and only Casey!
