## Overview Fractures of the caudal vertebrae disrupt the muscles that control tail movement. Effects include an abnormal bend, pain at a specific point, swelling, crepitus, and deviation at the fracture site. Most heal with rest, though muscle function below the fracture may be temporarily reduced. ## Causes Tail pulling, catching in gates, or being sat on. ## Diagnosis Palpation and radiographs. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. Cosmetic deviation may persist. ## Prevention Avoid pulling the tail or allowing it to be trapped.
abnormal bend or angle; pain on palpation of a specific point; swelling; crepitus; deviation at the fracture site
## Overview Fractures of the caudal vertebrae disrupt the muscles that control tail movement. Effects include an abnormal bend, pain at a specific point, swelling, crepitus, and deviation at the fracture site. Most heal with rest, though muscle function below the fracture may be temporarily reduced. ## Causes Tail pulling, catching in gates, or being sat on. ## Diagnosis Palpation and radiographs. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. Cosmetic deviation may persist. ## Prevention Avoid pulling the tail or allowing it to be trapped.
abnormal bend or angle; pain on palpation of a specific point; swelling; crepitus; deviation at the fracture site