And Jemma Limping, Makes 3 Girls! [Archive]

Jespah

01-01-2010, 11:51 AM

Well, now Jemma makes it three girls limping.

She seemed fine when we got back from the lake. She was out cold on the loveseat for a while. Then a half an hour ago she was on the floor and I noticed she moved funny. I called her and her front left paw or leg is very sore.

Down went a low-dose aspirin with some cheese and she's napping now. I gently went over her from shoulder to toenail and couldn't find anything specific.

Any injured dog is my worst nightmare. I can't bend over never mind carry anything over 5 pounds and my friends moved yesterday - so I need some vibes that it's just her having over played this morning.

Kassie

01-01-2010, 11:54 AM

~~~~~~~~~~VIBES!~~~~~~~~~!

That will be what it is, no injured dogs for you!

Jaxerspal

01-01-2010, 11:56 AM

Oh dear, poor Jemma! First vibes of the year to Jem!

2CrazyCorgis

01-01-2010, 11:57 AM

Oh no! Vibes for Jemma and for you too, that this is just a sore muscle from overdoing a little.

The paw soak in epsom salts seemed to help Bella a little bit. She actually sort of enjoyed it I think. Of course the constant flow of the Charlie Bears probably contributed to that.

Jespah

01-01-2010, 11:59 AM

Thank you all. :SMILE:

How do you soak her paw Laurie??

travelers

01-01-2010, 12:43 PM

Hope you've got lots of charlie bears Deb.
Poor Jemma, what is it with these paw injuries?
Quiddi & Miss Fiona send healing vibes to Jemma and all the other paw boo boos.
Beth

Anniesmom

01-01-2010, 01:11 PM

Poor little Jemma! Here's lots of healing and pawsitive vibes that she doesn't need to be carried!!!

jcj528

01-01-2010, 01:15 PM

~~~~~ Vibes to our buddy, Jemma~~~~~

Merlincorgi

01-01-2010, 01:34 PM

Oh Jemma! Not you too! You better wake up feeling all hunky dory again young lady. That's an order! No stressing out your momma!

PS-Whatever you girls do.... do NOT spread your leg issues to the boys!!!!

2CrazyCorgis

01-01-2010, 01:37 PM

Thank you all. :SMILE:

How do you soak her paw Laurie??

Just mix 3/4 c epsom salt with a qt of warm water and soak it in a bowl for as long as they will allow it (10-15 min). Of course that's assuming it's a paw and not a shoulder or something else.

Jespah

01-01-2010, 01:42 PM

Thanks Laurie - still not sure what the issue is, she's just laying here and I don't want to disturb her.

She's being watched over by big brother. Pardon the pine needles, I just took out the tree and can't vacuum with her there. :SMILE:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/Jespah_corgis/ChristmasNewYears0910005.jpg

Betsie

01-01-2010, 02:02 PM

Connor is sending vibes to his Auntie Deb's dog Jemma. I hope she just tweaked something.

Betsie

LoveMySadie

01-01-2010, 02:55 PM

Oh Jemma, surely you've just adopted Sadie's intermittent limping trick! That one's always better the next morning after lots of sympathy and treats, a good night's sleep, and a baby aspirin.

Here's hoping that works for Jemma as well! +ANGPRAY+

Leslie

Jespah

01-01-2010, 02:59 PM

Our biggest problem is that even with rest, she has to go up and down 3 flights of stairs just to do her business.

She has a bladder of steel, so I'm going to skip her tinkle trip outside now - she pooped and peed like a maniac at the lake, and take her out a little earlier than usual before her bedtime.

Wish my carpet luck! :EEK:

Kassie

01-01-2010, 04:47 PM

Deb, if she keeps limping, go get a potty patch! www.pottypatch.com or better yet, the patio potty! http://www.patiopark.com/

mtoy

01-01-2010, 05:27 PM

Wow, the last thing you need is another dog to carry up and down those stairs! I do hope this is just a temporary soreness. I'm with Kassie, you need an alternate potty plan if it's a long term injury.

And I must say, when Link was supposed to soak his toenail every night I nearly went crazy trying to get him to cooperate. It never happened, and for my personal sanity I just gave up. And he was fine for it anyway.

Dillydoodle

01-01-2010, 05:38 PM

Aww poor Jemma... and poor you! I bet she just over did it playing. You know , this what happens to Gus (who is also limping a bit today...what is going on with all thiese limping corgis, i don't know) but with a good quiet night sleep on a soft mattress ( just not on a hard floor) he is just fine the next morning.

I will be sending out healing vibes that Jemma will be fine in the morning. For her evening potty break , unelss she is complaining or showing real pain, i would have her go (slowly) up and down the stairs herself , you just cannot be lifting another corgi up and down stairs... "NO:":

She looks pretty comfy in the photo with Guardian Rupe watching over her!

ZdogZ

01-01-2010, 05:42 PM

Vibes for Jemma! Zia knows all too well how she's feeling! Zia quit limping after her first dose of 2 aspirin. Hope the aspirin helps Jemma, too.

Jespah

01-01-2010, 05:58 PM

Thanks all - still limping, but am hoping by the AM she'll feel better. Lori reminded me she's done this a couple of times before this year.

Interesting idea for the pottygrass stuff Kassie - good to know about just in case.

Emilie, I'm hoping that yes, it's just an overdoing kind of thing. They were maniacs at the lake this AM. She especially goes full tilt after every ball thrown. Kind of funny as it took forever to teach her to play in the first place.

Thanks for the vibes - keep 'em coming. :SMILE:

CorgiMum

01-01-2010, 06:21 PM

VIBES {{{{{{{{{{{Jemma}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Fingers and paws crossed here that she just over did it at the lake. You CANNOT be lifting her up and down those stairs!

Laurie, glad to hear that Bella is better. Danny's paw seems to be A ok again thank goodness.

And Vibes for ALL C2bC corgi legs.

Dillydoodle

01-01-2010, 06:23 PM

Deb,
you know, that is kind of how Gus is. He runs flat out every time ... he pushes himself. I have found that with him, i have to be very careful to watch him and stop the game when he starts showing signs of fatigue. a little over a year ago i discovered this. We were playing ball in the backyard and after a while of playing, Dillon went for the ball and Gus couldn't get out of the way fast enough and Dillon basically ran him over... an Gus did not get up... he literally lay there whining. I nearly had a heart attack thinking that he was injured ... and i realized he was winded and exhausted and was unable to get up..he was not hurt at all ( well, maybe his pride that he got run over by Dillon ) but he was not going to stop playing just becuase he was tired or couldn't breath. Gus is now my gauge as to how long we play. Dillon will stop before he is too exhausted .. but Gus has such heart , he just wont stop himself and plays until he falls over unable to get up...

I really hope that Jemma is not limping come morning !

Jespah

01-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Well, she barely made it out the door, down the stairs and out to tinkle. I had to use Charlie Bears to keep her going.

Strangely coming back up she barely limped. I cannot figure her out. "NO:":

I'm going to soak her paw, then rub some cream on it and then put her to bed with an aspirin.

I know what you mean about Gus going flat out Emilie - I do stop the game when I think they've had enough - even if they are saying otherwise.

It's tough sometimes knowing when to draw the line.

2CrazyCorgis

01-01-2010, 08:41 PM

Deb, I know you worry about her going down the stairs, but I think if you take her down slowly she will be fine. You have to take care of your back. Jemma could probably use a pee pad if she had to. I'm sure that won't be necessary though, it will probably be better by tomorrow.

travelers

01-01-2010, 10:52 PM

Good point Laurie, I think I will add pee pads to pedialyte to our "dog medicine chest". If I lived upstairs I would stock up.
Beth

corgiland

01-01-2010, 11:36 PM

Oh no!

Just got on here and saw this........

Lots of vibes going out to Jemma that by morning she will be much better.

Love

Auntie Beverly & Uncle Stan

Abbykat

01-02-2010, 12:42 AM

Lots of Get Better and Pawsitive Vibes for Jemma.

Jespah

01-02-2010, 07:06 AM

She is better this morning and as it is 1 degree F with a -17 windchill, we did a very short walk this AM. She will get lots of rest today and should be fine.

Thanks all for the vibes - Jem sends kisses. :CUTE:

Deb

Anniesmom

01-02-2010, 07:30 AM

That is wonderful to hear!! Continued good vibes from frigid Iowa! Stay warm up there!

LoveMySadie

01-02-2010, 07:32 AM

Great news Deb! I just have to take a slight detour off topic here to ask...what are Charlie Bears?? Sounds like Sadie is missing out on something good!

Leslie

disraeli ears

01-02-2010, 07:45 AM

Hope Jemma is feeling better and that she gets better as the day goes by! +WUBCLUB+

CorgiMum

01-02-2010, 08:13 AM

Glad to hear that she is better this morning Deb. Continued Vibes that her limp goes away today.

Jaxerspal

01-02-2010, 08:14 AM

Good to hear Jemma is doing better today! Bet you're relieved. :SMILE:

2CrazyCorgis

01-02-2010, 08:44 AM

Leslie,
Charlee Bears are a liver flavored training treat. They are inexpensive and low calorie so I use them a lot. They also come in egg and cheese flavor now and around the holidays they have turkey and cranberry flavor.

http://www.charleebear.com/

Kassie

01-02-2010, 09:24 AM

Charlie bears are good and low calorie and keep in pockets/treat bags well. One warning, don't pick them up and think they're oyster crackers!:SHOCKED::EEK:"NO:":

So relieved to hear Jem Jem is doing better. Stay warm, we're hibernating here also!

thebeach.corgi

01-02-2010, 09:42 AM

Deb, and Jemma,

Oh dear oh dear! Just read this. Vibes for Jemma {{{{{{{{{{{{Jem}}}}}}}}}}}}.

Sounds like there is some improvement in Jemma's leg/paw. Thank goodness for the anti inflammatory properties of asprin! I hope asprin and rest do the trick.

Deb you have to protect your back! I agree that it is really difficult to know when to draw the line on an activity!

Very sweet pic of brother Rupe watching over the injured Jemma. Guess even though the dogs have short stocky legs, that doesn't give them any extra protection against injury. Sure the cold doesn't help matters any, either.

jcj528

01-02-2010, 09:51 AM

So glad to hear that Jemma is feeling better. Continued vibes coming her way!

Jespah

01-02-2010, 12:29 PM

Thank you all very much. She is doing better and the cold has them inside and napping, so that will help her out.

Miss Sadie should definitely be getting Charlie Bears! Mine love all the flavours - I like to give them the turkey/cranberry ones.

Thanks all!

Deb and Jem Jem too!

corgiland

01-02-2010, 12:52 PM

So glad to hear that Jemma is doing better today!

Continued vibes going her way..........

Jespah

01-02-2010, 01:03 PM

Thanks Bev - she's passed out on the chesterfield and Rupert's passed out on the love seat. I'm awake in my lawn chair in the middle.

Hope you are doing okay. +WUBCLUB+

Deb

sutulu

01-02-2010, 01:35 PM

I too am relieved to hear Jemma is feeling better. Good day to stay inside with the cold and wind.

We have 30-40 knot winds today. I decided it was time to stop being a big cry baby and bundled up and took the dogs for a long walk.

I appreciated Emilie's comments about calling it quits before the dogs do. We took a new path thru the woods along the creek by the dog park. We ended up in the corn fields by an old farm that leads back to the park. When we got to the farm we kept running into dog park pals and the dogs were running and playing and having fun. But it had been 2 hours out in the cold and wind so I pulled the plug.

When we got home both had water and crashed. Even Lulu doesn't want to be outside today.

Tomorrow we go back to herding lessons. Sure hope the wind stops by then!

CorgiMum

01-02-2010, 09:21 PM

Glad that she was better today, and continued vibes for Jem Jem. {{{{}}}}

Jespah

01-03-2010, 07:15 AM

I don't know what she does, but every now and then she does something and there is this great dramatic limping. There is no gradual improvement, one minute she's limping and the next she's fine. I can't figure her out.

This morning I applied Invisible Boot on all feet on both dogs. It's kind of like a softer Chapstick. It's still -20C with the windchill here and there is a ton of road salt out here. They were really good about me putting it on. Rupert went down 3 times on our walk - but he has very sensitive feet and it was the sharpness that hurt him. I think if this softens their feet over time, it will be less painful for them to walk in the salt.

Thanks for the vibes - until the next "episode" I think we are good. +TUP+

Deb

Anniesmom

01-03-2010, 07:31 AM

Well that is good to hear Deb!

thebeach.corgi

01-03-2010, 07:33 AM

That's good news about Jemma's limp, er lack thereof.

Brrr stay warm!

CorgiMum

01-03-2010, 08:46 AM

Dillydoodle

01-03-2010, 12:11 PM

Glad that jemma is feeling better. How you describe her is how gus is as well- one day he is limping and the next he is fine... very little improvement period... like a switch.. odd...