Limber tail syndrome in dogs

Today we are going to discuss a topic related to our pets, Limber tail syndrome, which is said in recent research at the University of Edinburgh that the genetic factor and geography can be factors that increase the chances of suffering from it.

What is Limber Tail Syndrome?

It is a muscle disease, located at the base of the dog's tail that hinders the normal movements of a dog and causes a lot of pain, it is even also known as cold tail disease.

Signs that your pet has the syndrome

You will see that one of the most obvious symptoms is that the dog's tail dangles from the base and thus it maintains it even when it is in movement, which is very unusual in these animals that precisely show their emotions by wagging their tail.

This has other consequences:

• Difficulty walking, body imbalance
• Shows discomfort to poop, avoids it as much as possible
• Becomes sedentary, avoids walks
• You have trouble finding a position that is comfortable for you
• Constantly complains
• Make sure that your dog has not recently carried out an activity that has injured him and that the reason for pain is another.

What factors influence the appearance of Limber's tail syndrome

Well there isn't one yet 100% certainty that it produces itIn fact, there is still research on the subject, however, here are some possible causes that are worth paying attention to:

• Exposure of the dog to very cold temperatures
• Swimming in extremely cold waters
• Prolonged stay in very small spaces
• Lots of exercise

Are working dogs more likely to develop the syndrome?

Based on previous research, it appears that animals that perform work outside the home such as hunting, tracking and that have a lot of daily physical activity in general and also those that swim a lot are prone to develop it 5 times more than the rest of the dogs; Likewise, the further north the animal lives, the more risk of having the disease.

But if you live with your pet in a cold area, do not be afraid to take walks with her, just remember to take measures such as, for example, not to prolong the walk, when you get home dry and provide a warm environment for your dog. Exercise is also necessary for your dog so you should not stop doing it, just be more careful.

Does the disease have a cure?

Fortunately it is not serious, if it has a cure and the recovery is fast, it is always recommended to go to the vet in the event of any symptoms of this or another pathology in your dog, the sooner the better to avoid complications.

Here are some recommendations:

When taking your dog to the vet, make sure with the specialist that there is no other disease that is affecting the pet, watch that they do all their analysis, x-rays, blood and complete physical examination.

Before supplying some anti-inflammatory medication always consult the vet which is recommended for your dog, treatment time and dose, you can even apply hot compresses to the base of the tail as they help to restore the muscles and relieve discomfort

Make sure your pet rests a lot, the discomfort will probably make it seek to rest, otherwise try to keep her as calm as possible so i can improve soon

This sickness not very common in hot climates, but it can occur in dogs that have a lot of physical demand that include swimming and it could happen that your veterinarian does not easily determine what your dog's ailment is, so remember what you have read in this article and in case your pet has the obvious symptoms, guide the doctor, mention the pathology for the sake of a prompt improvement of your pet.