Sorry to hear your hound is in pain-he needs to see your veterinarian asap. I also wouldn't give aspirin without first consulting my vet. "Cold Water Tail" or "limp tail" doesn't produce pain when the dog defecates.
Roady had a limp tail which turned out to be a malignant mast cell tumor. Other conditions which could show up as a limp tail include a fracture of the tail, perianal adenoma and anal sac tumors, anal gland infection and back problems, just to name a few.
I have no idea what's causing your dog's limp tail or what's the source of his pain but certainly warrants further investigation by your veterinarian. Keep us posted. Sending positive thoughts your way that it's not something serious.
[ August 15, 2005, 11:26 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]
Roady had a limp tail which turned out to be a malignant mast cell tumor. Other conditions which could show up as a limp tail include a fracture of the tail, perianal adenoma and anal sac tumors, anal gland infection and back problems, just to name a few.
I have no idea what's causing your dog's limp tail or what's the source of his pain but certainly warrants further investigation by your veterinarian. Keep us posted. Sending positive thoughts your way that it's not something serious.
[ August 15, 2005, 11:26 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]