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Dead Tail in Labrador
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:03 am
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:03 am
I hunted my lab in NE Arkansas this weekend; then drove back home to Tennessee. After I unloaded and got on the couch, I noticed him whimpering and his tail in a limp position. He was very uncomfortable.
I’ve done some Google research, and heard of this before. But has anyone else ever experienced this? Plan to rest him this week before hunting again next weekend. If super cold; I will probably leave him at the camp.
I’ve done some Google research, and heard of this before. But has anyone else ever experienced this? Plan to rest him this week before hunting again next weekend. If super cold; I will probably leave him at the camp.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:03 am to DanielBooned
Mine had done it when hunting hard in deep water. I think it’s just basically sore from trying to hold it up out of the water or while swimming
This post was edited on 1/8/24 at 11:26 am
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:07 am to DanielBooned
It used to happen to one of my dogs fairly often and it's a common thing. I've always heard it referred to as cold tail. It's also not necessarily affected by the cold, so I wouldn't pay too much attention to that. One thing that seems to have helped her avoid it after harder hunts or longer periods swimming is making sure that I dry her tail and her rump really well, and let her air out a little bit, before kenneling or crating her.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:08 am to DanielBooned
Just needs some R & R. It's happened to my lab multiple times over her 10 years. Mostly during hunting season when I hunted her 4 or 5 days in a row in her younger days.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:20 am to DanielBooned
quote:
But has anyone else ever experienced this?
Many times. Usually goes away after a day or 2.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:57 am to DanielBooned
I've seen a few times in my lab
Its usually goes away after a few days.
Especially after swimming more than usual like someone pointed out earlier
Its usually goes away after a few days.
Especially after swimming more than usual like someone pointed out earlier
Posted on 1/8/24 at 12:04 pm to DanielBooned
Mine had it after lots of swimming, goes away.
Buffered aspirin
1 adult aspirin/40 pounds body weight given every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets for any dog.
That is the rule I followed after a strenuous hunt.
Or get Rimadyl from your vet.
Buffered aspirin
1 adult aspirin/40 pounds body weight given every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets for any dog.
That is the rule I followed after a strenuous hunt.
Or get Rimadyl from your vet.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 2:52 pm to DanielBooned
My 9 year old had it his first season. Vet prescribed rimadyl and rest. Never had it again. My 1 year old recently got it after spending some time with me in the pond while I was brushing the blind. The water was deep enough where he was basically swim/walking. I gave him some galliprant and rest and he was good to go in a few days. It happens, and not just in cold water. It also doesn’t seem to matter how well conditioned the dog is. I wouldn’t hold him back once he’s fully healed. The only thing that worries me about super cold is hypothermia.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 3:08 pm to DanielBooned
Mine sprained hers once...looked like it was broke. It never stops wagging, we can't have nothing below about 3 feet off the ground because she will sweep it over. It healed on its own in about a month. Did not seem to bother her but it looked silly.
There is some physiology involved in a dogs tail and its digestive system, at least according to our vet. If it is too sore they may be loathe to take a dump and may become constipated. I don't know if there is any truth to that but thats all our vet told us...keep an eye on her.
There is some physiology involved in a dogs tail and its digestive system, at least according to our vet. If it is too sore they may be loathe to take a dump and may become constipated. I don't know if there is any truth to that but thats all our vet told us...keep an eye on her.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 3:45 pm to DanielBooned
Yup I’ve always heard it called cold water tail too. I’ve had several dogs that have had it after strenuous work or exercise. Just give him some R&R and it’ll be better in a couple days. My current 2.5 yr old had it once after a long day…surprised he doesn’t get it more often since he constantly wags his tail the whole time we’re in the blind. Guess it’s because he hasn’t had to retrieve many birds this yr ??
Posted on 1/8/24 at 7:57 pm to DanielBooned
Often called “Swimmers Tail”. Rest and carprofen and in a week or so he’ll be fine.
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