whats the longest anyones had this afflict their dog? Any tips to speed recovery (not swimming induced).

My Irish Setter had this for 4 days. No tips sorry, it just got better by itself.

Dawn R.

My boy had it for about a week. Not sure there is anything you can do to speed up recovery.

My friends lab had it for nearly 2 weeks, some people give anti flammatory's and put warm packs on the tail.

did your dogs looked worried by it? My pup keeps looking at her tail as if it feels strange?

What is dead tail. Ive never heard of it
Jean

me neither!

http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/coldtail.html

Sam, my friends took there lab to the vets, as they thought she has broken her tail, when landing in the water, she was in pain with it.

sometimes called labrador tail....usually kicks off after swimming.

My Gordon probably had it for about two weeks to be honest - slowly got his wag back but still flat and affected his agility for a bit - put him on the low jumps.  No tips - make sure dry off after walks and I did get some pain killers for him as he did look in discomfort.  This too wasn't swimming induced just a very long enjoyable walk (and those who know Max know his tail does not stop wagging - so he had really enjoyed this walk!)