Professional paper

Acute coccygeal myopathy in a dog – limber tail syndrome

Zoran Vrbanac ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Maša Efendić
Nika Brkljača Bottegaro ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Valentina Gusak ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Petar Kostešić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Capak ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Damir Stanin ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Acute coccygeal myopathy, or limber tail syndrome, is a condition mostly found in working and hunting dogs, especially Pointers and Retrievers. Although the aetiology is still unknown, prolonged cage transport, vigorous exercise, and 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. Limber tail syndrome is often misdiagnosed as vertebral trauma or spinal cord pathology, and although it is a selfresolving condition, it can be a recurring one. Affected animals should be treated with NSAIDs to reduce pain and hasten the recovery period.

Keywords

coccygeal myopathy; limber tail; dog

Hrčak ID:

231370

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/231370

Publication date:

20.6.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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