 Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327225 - 04/14/2011 01:29 PM |
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He spends the night in the crate and during the short times my wife leaves the house to run errands. The techs were messing with exposed bone on the puppy's tail, I would have been spinning around too. He is fine for normal exam, this was not a normal circumstance.
Sounds so sad, poor pup.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327227 - 04/14/2011 01:31 PM |
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He spends the night in the crate and during the short times my wife leaves the house to run errands. The techs were messing with exposed bone on the puppy's tail, I would have been spinning around too. He is fine for normal exam, this was not a normal circumstance. No. Not a normal exam at all.
Your vet sounds like they are doing fine to me. I'm not sure of the mood surrounding this, "Vet seemed to blow off the cold tail syndrome thing when I tried to talk about it, as if it was an old wives tale or something." But I could easily interpret that as cold tail being a mystery anyway. No need to spend time dwelling on the whys or hows. In fact, I kinda like it that the vet is looking past that and double checking to make sure it isn't something else.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327230 - 04/14/2011 01:44 PM |
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Thanks, this article talks about tail biting being the end result of tail chasing, Charlie never chased his tail though. I am just at a loss as to why out of the blue he began this behavior, there was nothing leading up to it other than the limp tail. He is the softest most laid back lab I have ever seen, he isn't afraid of anything, never chews anything other than his "toys", never digs and never jumps on people. I have thought of him as the perfect family pet that loves to play fetch, tug, get tummy rubs and lay at your feet. Because this behavior is so unlike him is the reason I am seeking feedback from all ya'll (that's plural for ya'll) Thanks for any help understanding.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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He spends the night in the crate and during the short times my wife leaves the house to run errands. The techs were messing with exposed bone on the puppy's tail, I would have been spinning around too. He is fine for normal exam, this was not a normal circumstance. No. Not a normal exam at all.
Your vet sounds like they are doing fine to me. I'm not sure of the mood surrounding this, "Vet seemed to blow off the cold tail syndrome thing when I tried to talk about it, as if it was an old wives tale or something." But I could easily interpret that as cold tail being a mystery anyway. No need to spend time dwelling on the whys or hows. In fact, I kinda like it that the vet is looking past that and double checking to make sure it isn't something else .
Did the vet check for something else? Or just refer about tail condition?
Would make me feel a whole lot better if they were looking for something else also, as the tail just seems to be a symptom of the Problem.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327237 - 04/14/2011 01:54 PM |
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I was going to post a reply very similar to Jessica's. I've seen cold tail in my dog and have had him treated for it. It's obviously painful, but not to the extent your pup took it to. I'm so sorry.
The vet may have written off cold tail as a cause since it seem to affect the base of the tail more than the tip. I'd get a 2nd opinion for anything involving surgery, and think It's warranted here.
Ripley & his Precious
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327238 - 04/14/2011 02:04 PM |
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Thanks, this article talks about tail biting being the end result of tail chasing, Charlie never chased his tail though. I am just at a loss as to why out of the blue he began this behavior, there was nothing leading up to it other than the limp tail. He is the softest most laid back lab I have ever seen, he isn't afraid of anything, never chews anything other than his "toys", never digs and never jumps on people. I have thought of him as the perfect family pet that loves to play fetch, tug, get tummy rubs and lay at your feet. Because this behavior is so unlike him is the reason I am seeking feedback from all ya'll (that's plural for ya'll) Thanks for any help understanding.
Did the vet run any tests? Bloodwork?
Sedated, May have been difficult to exam for pain in hindend; but I too would want a second opinion.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327241 - 04/14/2011 02:16 PM |
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The vet tends to think it may be something neurological she left half of the tail so that if he continues to chew there would be more to remove, that wasn't what I wanted to hear. She will be sending him home with pain medication and anti-anxiety (Clomicalm)
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327243 - 04/14/2011 02:23 PM |
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Kendall, I'm glad to hear that the peeing wasn't incontinence due to the overall (neurological?) situation. I'm just really sorry you and your sweet dog are having to go through this...
Hang in there. It sounds like the surgery is being done today? Will he be home tomorrow?
I assure you, puppies and children heal very quickly.
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#327246 - 04/14/2011 02:34 PM |
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Surgery is complete, when I called they just said he was resting, I'll pick him up tomorrow. His eyes look sad when he is happy, I can't even look at them when he is hurting, I hope he recovers quickly.
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Re: Cold Tail syndrome
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#327248 - 04/14/2011 02:39 PM |
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He will.:smile:
Good luck, and keep us posted.
Don't dwell on any of the potential causes right now. Treat this as an isolated incident because that IS exactly what it is right now. Worrying about unknowns or future problems that may not even be future problems isn't good for you or him. Cross those bridges when you get there.:smile:
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