Naslov
Limber tail syndrome in Weimaraner dog-a case report

Autori
Vrbanac, Zoran ; Efendić, Maša ; Brkljača Bottegaro, Nika ; Gusak, Valentina ; Kostešić, Petar ; Capak, Hrvoje ; Stanin, Damir

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts 6th International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession" / Horvatek Tomić, D. ; Severin, K. ; Slavica, A. - Zagreb : Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2015, 115-115

Skup
6th International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession"

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 01.10.2015. - 02.10.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
limber tail ; coccygeal muscle ; Weimaraner dog

Sažetak
Acute coccygeal muscle injury or limber tail (also named cold tail, dead tail) syndrome is a condition mostly found in working and hunting dogs, especially Pointers and Retrievers. Although the etiology is still unknown, prolonged cage transport, vigorous exercise, exposure to cold climate are reported as predisposing factors. The syndrome is clinically characterized by a flaccid tail hanging ventrally from the base and without muscle tone. Specific muscles of sacrococcygeal region are affected, mostly m.intertransversarius ventralis, whose function is lateral flexion of the tail. A 1 year old Weimaraner intact female was admitted at Faculty Clinic with acute clinical signs of painful and flaccid tail. History revealed acute onset of symptoms after cold water activity with progression within hours. Heart rate, respiration rate and rectal temperature were unremarkable. Postural pain was present as the inability to lift the tail. Palpation of tail base showed severe pain sensation, as the passive movements, especially latero and dorsiflexion. Neurological examination showed increased pain response at the base of the tail. Survey radiography ruled out lumbosacral, coccygeal and pelvis abnormality. Complete blood count and serum biochemistry were within reference range, although an elevation of creatine kinase was noted. Nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs were administered (Carprofen, 2.2 mg/kg bid), warm compression was applied 3x daily on the base of the tail and rest was advised. The dog recovered within 5 days. Recurrence was observed 6 months later, again following swimming in cold water. The same protocol was applied and recovery occurred within 4 days. The limber tail syndrome is often misdiagnosed as vertebral trauma or spinal cord pathology and although a self- resolving condition, it can be a recurring one. Affected animals should be treated with NSAIDs to reduce pain and hasten the recovery period.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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