Lesley Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Jazz appears to have Cold Tail - usually a consequence of swimming in cold water or being in damp conditions but apparently can also be from enthusiastic wagging I hadn't heard of it but had a look on the Labrador Forums to see if I could find out what was wrong. Jazz hasn't been swimming but I did take her to the Vet and she does come over all unnecessary when visiting the Vets - she loves going and is beside herself to see the Vet, nearly wagging her tail off Maybe just some overenthusiastic wagging . She's fine in herself and is eating as normal and running around with Tali - she seemed puzzled at first and kept looking at her rear end which was what alerted me but she seems to be accepting now. Apparently it should settle down in a few days........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 oh bless, poor Jazz hope she is feeling better soon, give her a big snuggle from us and piperkit (who is looking through the door cos Jazz is a lot bigger than she is ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I've heard of it Lesley - labs are more prone because they just wag so much. Some vets treat it, but I've heard that it usually settles on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Sounds like Vibration White Finger - generally suffered by operators of heavy, vibrating machinery, where they start to suffer nerve damage and subsequent loss of sensation in their fingers. Symptoms are intermittant at first, but become permanent if exposure continues. I never associated it with a dogs tail, but I can see how it can happen! Ruby's little stubby tail is always wagging against something. Ooh, I came over all clinical then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Poor Jazz. It's so sad to see a Lab lose their wag. Cold tail is quite a common complaint in Labradors and can either be caused by cold water hitting the base of the tail or indeed over-wagging. It is something to do with the nerves at the base of the tail and usually resolves in a few days but sometimes can take a couple of weeks. It is an unpleasant sensation for the poor dog and is a bit like having a stiff neck in humans. Lots of tlc and cuddles needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Poor Jazz! Hope she's better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 A Lab without a wag just isn't right She is moving her tail a bit more now so I'm hoping it will soon sort itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
