Acute Caudal Myopathy (Limber Tail)

Heavy activity, swimming or cold exposure can precede a painful drooping tail in dogs. Limber tail involves muscle strain; veterinary assessment helps distinguish it from other causes of tail injury.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.