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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:
- Bob Seney
- City:
- Not Provided
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- German Shepherd
- Date of Birth:
- Novermber 23rd, 1990
- Date of Death
- January 2nd, 2003
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 120
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
Rebel
November 23 1990 - January 2nd 2003
For 12 long years we have been at each others side.
We literally grew up together. From the time we lived with our parents, to the time we got our first house. You have been by my side for every significant event in my life good and bad.
I have always cherished you with all my heart. You were second in my life to no one.
They told me that given your size and age I was looking into the eyes of 95 year old dog.
However when I looked into your eyes I can only see the excited young puppy that first layed his eyes on me long ago.
II will remember the 12 years that we spent together with great happiness and the last couple of hours with great sorrow.
Seeing you take your last breath will haunt me, I can only hope that you seeing me by your side during this darkest hour brought some level of comfort for you. I can only wish that I could reverse time so that we could be together again.
Everyone says that there is soul mate for each of us in this world, no one bothered to tell us however that sometimes they appear on four legs..... Thank you for the years of friendship, unconditional love and loyalty. Your passing will be my scare that I will carry with me for a long time.
See you in my dreams....
Your Brother
Bobby
Its been a year since you left me. It now seems clear that the welcoming of the new year will also bring memories of our last night together. Looking back, at out last holiday it is an incredible coincidence that you died on the last day of a 2 week vacation. You truely followed me to the very end until you couldn't anymore. Thank you!
