Why is my dachshunds tail down?

“Limber tail” or “cold tail” is a condition in which working or active dogs suddenly develop a limp tail. Affected dogs usually have a history of being transported for a prolonged time in a cage or crate; a hard workout prior to onset; prolonged swimming; or exposure to cold or wet weather.

How do you tell if your dog’s tail is hurt?

Signs of a broken tail include swelling, bending and a kink in the tail. Your dog might have difficulty moving or wagging their tail or are holding it in an unusual position. Dogs often lick to soothe wounds , so watch out if your pet’s tongue and tail have become inseparable.

How painful is limber tail?

“Limber tail,” the doctor said, “also known as ‘cold tail’ or ‘rudder tail. ‘ It’s painful, but it usually goes away in a few days. He’ll be fine.”

How do you treat happy tail at home?

Treatment of happy tail may involve:

Bandaging the tail (allow us to help, as this can be difficult to do correctly)
The use of laser therapy treatments to speed healing.
Antibiotics if infection occurs.
Mild sedatives to decrease activity and allow healing.

What to do if your dachshund can’t walk?

When your Dachshund experiences pain, back, or neck problems it can be scary. Paralyzation or a back injury is something that can happen in an instant. One moment your dog can be happily playing, laying on the couch, or sleeping. The next moment, they yelp in pain, are shaking, and can’t walk (or are walking like they are drunk).

What kind of back pain does a dachshund have?

For example, IVDD can make your dachshund very wobbly when she walks, or unable to walk at all. Even if your dachshund can walk, the pain caused by IVDD may make her reluctant to move. Spinal trauma or a spinal tumor may make walking difficult or impossible for your dachshund.

When to euthanize a dachshund with back problems?

If your dachshund has back trauma that is too severe for surgery, or has an inoperable spinal tumor, you may have to consider euthanizing him. A dachshund with paralyzed rear legs and no deep pain perception in those legs can develop a syndrome called myelomalacia.

Why does my Dachshund have paralyzed rear legs?

A dachshund with paralyzed rear legs and no deep pain perception in those legs can develop a syndrome called myelomalacia. This syndrome can cause paralysis that works its way up the body until the muscles that control breathing become paralyzed.

How can I tell if my dachshund has nerve damage?

This is to check the dog is aware the paw is in the wrong position and correct it. Not to do so could indicate nerve damage. The vet will also check for other nerve reflexes, such as the ability to feel pain in the toes, as an indication of whether there is nerve damage or not.