Pet Health
Condition Overview
This condition has been seen in Labrador Retrievers, Pointers, Setters, Foxhounds, and Beagles.
Symptoms
The dogs will hold their tails totally limp or out away from their body 3 - 4 inches, then hanging limply.
Dogs may act as if the tail is painful. It appears to be a sprain or strain of the tail muscles and nerves after working much harder than usual.
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Causes
This occurs most often after a strenuous day of hunting or swimming - especially if the water is cold.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by evaluating physical symptoms.
Treatment
Rest ans anti-inflammatory medications usually result in a normal tail in just a few days.
Prevention
There is no current prevention for this condition.
Support
Please contact your veterinarian with questions regarding this condition.
Sources
Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook
Publisher: Wiley Publishing, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Authors: Debra M. Eldredge, Liisa D. Carlson, Delbert G. Carlson, James M. Giffen MD
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