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Question: Whats wrong with my dogs tail?

(Posted by: louiey on 2010-03-09 11:32:19)

My dog has stopped wagging her tail she is very quiet and not herself, nothing has happened what we have seen. She cant lift it up and if we try to she yelps, she always has her tail in the air and always wagging it so this is very unusual. I am taking her to the vets tomorrow but just sat here worrying, has anyone any ideas what it can be? She is a black lab. thanks

Posted by: dawg on 2010-03-09, 11:34:49

I bet you money she sprained it or brusied it by hiting it on something while wagging it...vet

Posted by: G on 2010-03-09, 11:42:41

See if you can run your hand through her tail, very gently of course, see if there's a bump. I had a cat years ago who actually broke it's tail bone. Had to have the thing cut off. Hoping it's maybe a bite or something wrong with your pooch. Good luck.

Posted by: mstess49 on 2010-03-09, 11:56:53

This is a frequent injury among Labs and Goldens. As dawg said, usually they have hit their tails on something. It can be painful for them but usually heals up in a few days. You might want to look up this blog while you're waiting to see the vet. labtails.blogspot.com/ 2009/ 07/ puppy-tuc-lost-his-wag-ive-written.html I hope your dog is better soon, Tess