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Toasty.
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my dog is not really able to wag his tail. he is the happiest dog in the world and pretty much never stops waging his tail. but today he started walking a little funny and his tail like kinda lumps out from his but. i got close to him and started rubbing his ears and sayin his name in a really calm and happy voice and it doesnt move. BEFORE you say take him to the vet, im in germany and nothing is open on sunday. so i just wanted to know if anyone else has had a dog that acts like this, im gettin worried about him.

thanks, cory

Nov 7 2010 8:50AM
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tfast
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maybe constipation? when did he shit last?
Nov 7 2010 8:59AM
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Toasty.
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like an hour ago when i walked him. i gave him a bath also like 10 minutes ago. and when he shakes his tail does not move and he cries.
Nov 7 2010 9:05AM
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tfast
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possible broken tail.
Nov 7 2010 9:31AM
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Toasty.
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dam, i hope not.

Nov 7 2010 9:37AM
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tfast
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take him to vet asap. has he been in a kennel lately?
Nov 7 2010 9:38AM
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Toasty.
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i know, im going to tomorrow in the morning. and no, he just chills with us, and when we leave we have a friend watch him and my other dog.
Nov 7 2010 9:40AM
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Nurgle
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thats what it may be. Or has something stuck in his rectum
Nov 7 2010 9:56AM
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tfast
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Nov 7 2010 9:58AM
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thesheik
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does he have hip issues. 3 of our dogs have had hip issues, and it seems somewhat similar to what happens when they have a bad day with their hips. obviously don't make him do anything strenuous and maybe be close to him a lot.
Nov 7 2010 10:01AM
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Toasty.
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i dont think so, i mean he is only 4. and ya, he stays by my side all the time. sleeps in my room and everything.
Nov 7 2010 10:22AM
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thesheik
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a lot of dogs are born with some dysplasia, so a 4 year old (especially if he is a big dog) with hip problems isn't that unusual. one of ours had it so bad she had to get surgery when she was like 2. but anyway, i hope all turns out well.
Nov 7 2010 10:27AM
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Toasty.
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ya, our old dog that has been gone for like 10 years and really bad hip probs. my dog samson now though is a black lab. so those are not that big, but ya i hope it goes well also.
Nov 7 2010 10:30AM
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.josh.
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yeah, my dog broke his tail, pretty much exactly as you describe it. Im quite positive its a broken tail.
Nov 7 2010 10:40AM
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Toasty.
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ya im startin to think that, cause it like has a kink in it. idk how he would ave broke it though.
Nov 7 2010 10:59AM
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ch@se
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My Black Lab just had some serious knee surgery. Definitely check for the broken tail. My Boomer, my black lab, acts up some days when he eats stuff he should have. This includes pantyhose, rocks, entire backs of cat food, and socks. Black Labs are awesome dogs though!

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Nov 7 2010 10:59AM
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tfast
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LOLOOO
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Nov 7 2010 11:02AM
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.frenchy
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Haha awsome

and OP- go to the vet asap

Nov 7 2010 11:04AM
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thesheik
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awwwwww poor puppy. labs are the best tho.
Nov 7 2010 11:09AM
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geteducated
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its his ass glands. they gotta be drained. the vet can do that.
Nov 7 2010 11:19AM
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ch@se
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lOLOLLLOL

Here are some more pictures. Not to thread-jack or anything.
Boomer looking all confused.
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Boomer using his cast as a pillow.
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Boomer being really doped out.
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Nov 7 2010 11:23AM
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ch@se
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Well I guess the other pictures dont feel like working.
Nov 7 2010 11:24AM
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njwa88
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Omg dude my black lab eats everythinggggg too, and then pukes it up, and eats it again and so on. If he doesn't clean up after himself i got 2 other dogs to do so. Ahah gross I know.
Nov 7 2010 11:29AM
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tfast
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omg sAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMW




SO FUCKING GROSS
Nov 7 2010 11:37AM
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scratchproteen
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Probably a broken tail...happened to my brothers cat last year sounds exactly the same. Typically the vet will give you the option of leaving a limp dead tail on there or having them cut it off...let them cut it off, other wise it just gets all dirty and shit because they don't realize they have it because they can't feel it anymore.
Nov 7 2010 11:44AM
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Toasty.
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not sure if anyone really cares, but we took him to the vet and they said it was just nerve damage and he should be back to normal in about 2 weeks or less. so happy
Nov 8 2010 3:04PM
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soulskier
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well, at least that is an easy enough fix no real permanent damage
anyways, hoping for the best
Nov 8 2010 3:06PM
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.josh.
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good to hear! i wish him a quick recovery :)
Nov 8 2010 3:06PM
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soulskier
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disregard, glad to hear it!
Nov 8 2010 3:06PM
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vincepru
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good to hear man! i hate hearing about animals in pain.
Nov 8 2010 3:06PM
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ch@se
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Yayyyy!
Nov 8 2010 3:07PM
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EC-Skier
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thats good dude
Nov 8 2010 3:14PM
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Mike-O
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"Just" nerve damage?! Jesus, what kind of vet...?!

Well okay, anyway, if he still keeps walking funny at all, try and look which side is the one that is a more different. If both sides look "funny", then lay him down on his side (if you have someone to hold his head and front paws gently, then do so) and start stretching his hind legs.

First inward by putting the knee in and then gently against his stomach. Look at the dog's reaction to see if there are any spots or movements that hurt/anger it.

Then flex it to the back by straightening the whole leg while keeping a slight lock on the knee, each flex being about 30 seconds in relation to the dog's comfort zone.

From what it sounds like, my dog used to have similar symptoms and after a lot of diagnoses, it was for life - only helped by everyday stretching... Hopefully it is not the case, but stretching is always helpful.
Nov 8 2010 3:15PM
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Toasty.
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heres a pic of the lad

Nov 8 2010 3:17PM
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Toasty.
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ya, er were stretching his legs today. they said the nerves were up higher so it most likely hurts a little bit to walk. like when you sprain your foot, you walk with a little limp. and it was a german vet, so you never know.
Nov 8 2010 3:19PM
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garrettwiz
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yeah most likely broken tail, its good that she can feel it though so its not nerve damage.
Nov 8 2010 3:22PM
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Toasty.
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uhhh, no. the vet said he just had nerve damage. so no broken tail.
Nov 8 2010 3:25PM
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