Oh gees, you gotta be kidding...

[Jespah]

So, I got about 2 blocks from home this evening with the dogs on their walk, and Rupert went down into a good roll on the snow and came up limping. +SAD+

I thought at first it was his shoulder, as he ducks it down and rolls from it, but he was holding up his foot. So, I thought it was road salt and cleaned it off a couple of times, but nope. "NO:":

He was really limping and it took us forever to walk home and get up the 3 flights of stairs. This is not good timing as my back is pretty much as bad as it's ever been, if not worse. I cannot lift him up or carry him at all.

It seems to me it's his foot. He doesn't want to put it down, so we are off at 8:00 to the vet's to get a check-up and/or an x-ray.

Wish us luck, I really have no idea how I can take care of him if it is something major - but, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I'll update everyone when we come back from the vet's.

Any spare good vibes would be greatly appreciated. +WUBCLUB+

[2CrazyCorgis]

Major vibes headed your way! +WUBCLUB+

[Kassie]

Every vibe we've got is en route to Toronto. {{{{{{{RUPE}}}}}}}
We'll be watching for a report. Maybe you need a potty patch?

[peep_erz]

good luck. I hope it isn't anything too serious.

[thebeach.corgi]

Major heavy duty vibes heading your way <<<<<Rupert>>>>>
and for you <<<<<D>>>>>.

No, not good for you at all with your back being so flared up.

{{{{Hugs}}}}

[jeepgal]

Sending corgi vibes from Oregon to Toronto for Rupe. Hope it's nothing bad and you won't have to carry him. +WUBCLUB+

[Jespah]

Thanks all - I really appreciate it. :SMILE:

His foot looks swollen - so I'm thinking broken toe again. We'll see what Dr. John says. He's one of our favourite vets - he was at the Toronto Humane Society for many years and he's been one of ours for the last 15. I'm sure Rupert will also get a lecture.

[Anniesmom]

Healing vibes and corgi energy being sent your way!

[colbycorgi]

hoping you are back soon with good news

[travelers]

Oh Deb, just what you needed. Hoping it's nothing major and your back can handle the big boy.
Beth

[LoveMySadie]

Oh my goodness! I am sending strong vibes for a very minor problem and a quick healing! Could he have been stung or bitten by something?? I'm guessing not if there is snow on the ground, but with a swollen foot...maybe??

Please let us know as soon as you get home! And add some lecturing from all of us as well...Rupert, you just MUST behave and not stress Mom's back! "NO:":

Leslie

[Redwood Corgi]

Here's hoping it's nothing major. Have you ever thought about a harness like I used for timmy during his recovery? It can help take the weight off him and doesn't require you to lift him.

Sylvia

[Redwood Corgi]

If you look in the photo, there are two loops to hook the leash into. The rear one would help take pressure off the back end and the front loop, the front. I've attached the pic of the vest I'm talking about. Most of the dogs recovering from some sort of orthopedic surgery have them so owners don't have to lift the dogs.

Sylvia

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5279212276_6cffa1ca97.jpg

[Bobbie]

Oh, that reminds me, I have a Ruffwear lift harness I could send you. This one.


http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-Harness?sc=2&category=1131

[Bobbie]

Yeah, like Timmy's only maybe a slightly older model.

[Jespah]

Thanks for all the good vibes everyone - they worked. Thanks too Sylvia and Bobbie - that harness is brilliant - what a good thing to have for emergencies. I was thinking I could use his car harness or his lifejacket need be.

So, the vet thinks he may have just jammed up his leg and pinched a nerve. He did a thorough check of every toe and toe nail, his pads and everything up to his shoulder and didn't feel that he required an x-ray - thank goodness. The vet did some manipulations of his elbow, wrist and shoulder and he actually isn't limping as badly now. He is to have 4 days of rest - no walks, just out to peep and poop, and he is on an anti-inflammatory for the four days. Dr. John thinks he should be fine in 3 or 4 days. Thank goodness!!!

So, I am only out $100 and hopefully, he'll be just fine by Christmas.

Thank you all again for your vibes. :NOTWORTHY:

Deb and Rupe!

(And Jemma 'cause she had to go for moral support)

[Bobbie]

Yay!! You deserved a break! Well, not a break break...lol. Anyway, good news, and I hope he is as good as new in a few days.

[Jespah]

Thanks Bobbie - you can't believe how relieved I am that it's nothing serious. I just can't help him right now. We will follow the Dr's. orders so he will be good to go!

[Redwood Corgi]

Great news about Rupe. Hopefully, all will go well and you'll all be back up and running in no time.

Ruffwear makes a harness capable of complete weight bearing and allowing dogs to be repeled down mountain sides. It's a bit pricey, but has a larger undercarriage, so to speak. I've attached the link.

http://www.ruffwear.com/DoubleBack-Harness

The Webmaster is the one that Timmy used.

Sylvia

[Bobbie]

Yeah, but the last I heard the doublebwck didn't come in corgi size. The webmaster isn't great...it isn't really long enough for back support, but would work better for front.

[LoveMySadie]

GREAT news Deb! I'm so glad that a few days' rest and some anti-inflammatory meds will take care of Mr. Rupert. Now...how about an anti-inflammatory for you?!?

Leslie

[Kassie]

thank heavens it doesn't seem to be anything serious and Rupe will be up to speed in no time. Take care of yourself through all this please! Aine is sending Rupe special love! Get better Cousin Rupe!+STRETCHER+

[CorgiMum]

{{{{{{{{{Deb & Rupert}}}}}}}}

Please take care.

[dcole]

Deb, I'm very glad to read that there's nothing serious going on with Rupe.

Lots of healing vibes heading his way for a speedy and complete recovery - and even more vibes for you and your poor back. +WUBCLUB+

[corgiland]

Oh My Goodness!

Just got on the site and read this............

Thank goodness it does not seem to be broken.......and hopefully will be okay later in the week......

Know your poor back could not take it, Deb......

Lots and lots of healing vibes to Rup........and to you, Deb!

[funnyfarm]

Just getting in on this thread...geez! I was glad to read that Rupe is gonna be ok, now what are we gonna do with you Deb? Wish there was an easy fix for you too.
(((hugs))) to all of you...yes Jemma we all know you are keeping watch over your family! Keep up the good work girl.

[mtoy]

I'm so relieved to hear the updated news! Whew!

The harness idea is terrific, and as you said, you could use the car one or life jacket in a pinch. When we switched Millie to just a regular harness it made a world of difference for us, it was so much easier to help her up and down and around, and we don't even have any back problems (knock on wood).

If you weren't on meds for your back I would say you deserve a good stiff drink after all this! Heal fast Rupert!!!!

[Jespah]

Thanks everyone, he seems much better this AM - not limping, but we did a very short walk and we are not taking any chances for the next few days. It needs to heal. The Doc said that the anti-infammatory would make him feel better and therefore want to do more than he should. I will make sure that he doesn't do more than he should!

I'm off all meds for my back now Deb, they weren't helping and I was having a very hard time with my memory - like I needed extra memory problems being middle-aged! So, other than Advil, I'm toughing it out. It was too late last night for a stiff drink - so I gave myself a raincheck. :WINK:

[thebeach.corgi]

Sure is great news! (considering the possibilities, that is)

Rupie dupie... no antics, listen to your Mum. Rest and Heal!

More heavy duty healing vibes on the way <<<<<Rupert>>>>>

Relief hugs for you, Deb {{{{{Deb}}}}}

Keep us posted on Rupert's progress.

Hugs and kissies to Jemma for being the moral support corgi. Know how thrilled she must have been :NAH:

Cooper just said " ruff ruff woof woooof". (Think there is a lecture in there).

+YAHOO++2SANTAS+

[Jespah]

Thanks Connie and Cooper! Thanks for the company last night too! :BIGGRIN"

[thebeach.corgi]

You are most welcome. Wish there was more that I could do.

Well, could share that drink with you! Living with "Nannuk" I need some internal fuel to help me stay warm.
+COLDG+

[ZdogZ]

Glad to hear he's doing better!

[Jaxerspal]

Way late to this party and I'm off to a meeting, but it all sounds great! Take care Deb. :CUTE:

[love2corgis]

Just seeing this now- super Welsh vibes for Rupert- glad he is feeling better already.

[Jespah]

Well, any sympathy I had for Rupert quickly dissapated tonight.

I came home, he was doing very well, no limping, so we went on a short walk. I was getting concerned about the medication he is on as he had three massive poops on the walk. I decided I should call the vet when I got in.

Came up, got changed and went into the spare room to pick up Tucker's cat food bowl and found the first photo below.

That's a brand new 30 pound bag of dog food inside of a Rubbermaid container that had a 10 pound dumbell and an at least 10 pound toolkit on top of it. The container wasn't fully closed as the bag was too big. He pulled off the toolkit and the dumbbell - it's a wonder they didn't hurt him and then wrangled off the lid and chewed open the top of the bag.

The second shot is how it would have lookd before the break-in.

They were not impressed when I fed the cats tonight, but not them. This is the only time since they were spayed and neutered that they have not been fed their dinner.

Anyone want a used Corgi???? :REALLYMAD:

[CasaCorgis]

Oh Deb, so sorry I'm this late on this thread, but just logged in at 5 pm for the first time today.

We are sending very strong healing vibes for a complete recovery to Rupert, and more healing vibes for you and your bad back. +FUZZHUG+

Also, Christmas blessings to you three. Hope the day is pain-free for all, and all that it should be.

[LoveMySadie]

Rupert and Jemma, did you completely forget about Santa's list???:SHOCKED:

Listen guys, this is NOT the week to be so bad. Remember those treats and toys that you just asked Santa for? Well....Sadie says that Santa can drop all of your gifts off at her house since you'll be getting only coal this year in your stockings. :LAUGH:

Leslie

[Jespah]

Yes, I'll happily send Santa Sadie's way with my two evil beast's gifts. :LAUGH:

[thebeach.corgi]

Oh you doggie devils! :SHOCKED:

Rupert is feeling way to good on his meds! Oh no!

Deb, you may have to activate the Santa cam so the elves can take turns monitoring your two.

Rupert, settle down! Miss Jemma, that's not the way a lady watches her weight ."NO:":

Rupert is stong and clever and may earn his name of "Toad" bestowed by Dr. John if he keeps it up.

[Dillydoodle]

Deb I was just got on line and saw this thread... oh my gosh... i am so glad that Rupert is ok and that it is not another broken toe... with your back, you do not need THAT!!!

So you might want to start locking the food away somewhere - like get a lockings metal safe LOL! Rupert and Jemma- you better be good for goodness sake... +SMILESANTA+ don't you know what time of year this is??? +HRDEER+ +SPARKTREE+

[Kassie]

Rupert and Jemma ,Maeve here. Although Aine came to your defense, [I] want to remind you that Santa is watching and list making still. Be good corgis so you will get lots of goodies!

[mtoy]

Oh-oh, it's coal in the stocking for Rupert!"NO:":

[2CrazyCorgis]

Hey Rupe, Rudy here. I know you must be in loads of trouble right now but I just want to say I think it is awesome that you figured out how to get to the mother lode of food. Rock on dude and Merry Christmas! When I grow up I want to be just like you!

Your pal, Rudy (who is still starving!)

[Jespah]

Rupe here - Mum's in the tub. Shhhhhhh.

Thank Rudy - I just am thankful for strong teeth and an excellent sense of smell. Hang in there little man, one day, you too could be like me.

Yikes - I hear the water draining - I'm outta here! :SHOCKED:

[ZdogZ]

Sorry, Deb, but too funny! I'll gladly take a used corgi (or two) off of your hands! LOL!!

[Corgifan]

Well, any sympathy I had for Rupert quickly dissapated tonight.

I came home, he was doing very well, no limping, so we went on a short walk. I was getting concerned about the medication he is on as he had three massive poops on the walk. I decided I should call the vet when I got in.

Came up, got changed and went into the spare room to pick up Tucker's cat food bowl and found the first photo below.

That's a brand new 30 pound bag of dog food inside of a Rubbermaid container that had a 10 pound dumbell and an at least 10 pound toolkit on top of it. The container wasn't fully closed as the bag was too big. He pulled off the toolkit and the dumbbell - it's a wonder they didn't hurt him and then wrangled off the lid and chewed open the top of the bag.

The second shot is how it would have lookd before the break-in.

They were not impressed when I fed the cats tonight, but not them. This is the only time since they were spayed and neutered that they have not been fed their dinner.

Anyone want a used Corgi???? :REALLYMAD:


I'm not letting Gromit read this. He gets enough ideas all on his own.

Doug

[CorgiMum]

Sounds like two lumps of coal in their stockings is in order.:WINK:+SMILESANTA+

[Santa]

:::clearing throat:::
Umm Rupert? I'm a little surprised by your, well..let's say..your naughty behaviour. I know for a fact, that your Mum feeds all of you very well, so there was no need to break into your food. You could have shot your eye out! Er wait...that's a different kid on my list.

Now I generally grade "on the curve" for most corgis but I'm afraid that the curve may not be big enough for this one. I may have to use the 5-year averaging plan for you. These next few days are crucial for all you little corgi dogs, because, well you know the song...but I'll definitely be coming to town this Friday. Ho Ho Ho! I need to get back to my work - sounds like you pups need tons of balls, toys and treats,plus lot's of special things I'll have to get creative on. Be good Now!

[dcole]

Trevor here:

Hey Rupert, how in heck did you get that lid off without cracking open your skull, dude? Those were some heavy-duty weights on top of there! :NOTWORTHY:

Listen, you and Jemma had better be on your best behavior these next couple of days. After the "truffle incident" I'm not sure I'm getting anything for Christmas, not even a lump of coal. I heard my mom was trying to give me away. too. If we're not careful, we might end up on the used-Corgi list together! :SHOCKED:+SPARKTREE+

[Jespah]

busted!!!!


:::clearing throat:::
umm rupert? I'm a little surprised by your, well..let's say..your naughty behaviour. I know for a fact, that your mum feeds all of you very well, so there was no need to break into your food. You could have shot your eye out! Er wait...that's a different kid on my list.

Now i generally grade "on the curve" for most corgis but i'm afraid that the curve may not be big enough for this one. I may have to use the 5-year averaging plan for you. These next few days are crucial for all you little corgi dogs, because, well you know the song...but i'll definitely be coming to town this friday. Ho ho ho! I need to get back to my work - sounds like you pups need tons of balls, toys and treats,plus lot's of special things i'll have to get creative on. Be good now!

[Betsie]

I must have weird Corgi's. a month or so ago I bought a 15 pound bag and put what I could into storage containers. There was still some in the bag so I left it open and in the kitchen. ( I don't have any place to store it) so it was right there and neither one of my dogs even attempted to dump it on the floor and have a snack. I think they deserve an extra cookie or two.

[MVons]

Deb I think the two dogs should go into a crate and you book a room with a jacuzzi bathtub for a soak.

I hope your back is figuring out how to mend, and Rup, well we KNOW you are okay.

[thebeach.corgi]

Hey, Rupe, thanks for getting me off the Santa hot seat. The big guy is really on top of us corgis this year. I've kept my teeth off of things since the sea star incident (calcium builder, I say. Mom wasn't buying it).

Rein it in, now, buddy. Only a few days to go. I am among your admirers . How did you and Jemma ever manage to get the lid off without major bodily damage? Impressive, very impressive.

[thebeach.corgi]

RUPERT! No, no. Behave yourself! Naughty boy. You are surpassing Cooper at the moment.

[Santa]

Ok, now boys, this is not a competition here, although I do believe will put you both in a group plan (think HMO) and average you two in with all the other corgi girls and boys here. Afterall, as I've been told, Corgis are the best dogs ever! :WINK:

[thebeach.corgi]

Cooper here. Gee, Santa, you the kindest sort of guy. Guess that will take care of my small indiscretion today of giving the Elvis snarl while getting my nails dremmeled. Oops.

Yep, Santa, as a group we corgis are pretty awesome.

[Betsie]

Um Santa will you forgive me "borrowing" mom's underwear and chewing them up? I mean they were in the laundry basket so I figured mom was done with them. Why would she wash them they smelled soooooooooooo good.

Connor