My yellow Lab stopped wagging her tail. Is she sick or in pain?

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Hi there, My 18 month yellow lab stopped wagging her tail - she was ALWAYS AN EXCITED puppy ! An adventurous & waggy tail doggie. I have never seen her this way - very quiet & left alone. Please help me. Thank you Lidia S. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 25 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Beiley! If she has acutely stopped wagging her tail, I am concerned she has pain at her tail base or around her hips. Labradors can develop a condition called "swimmers tail," which is the result of a injury around the tail base. She may need x-rays of this area to determine what is going on. I would encourage you to take her to your vet to have her evaluated and treated with pain medication.

My yellow Lab stopped wagging her tail. Is she sick or in pain?

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