Now the Gus puppy has somehow injured himself. Don't know if it is his back or his hind leg(s) but doesn't want to stand up or walk. Looks like maybe it is his right hind leg - but corgi backs are often injured. He was totally fine and playing earlier this evening - but then he lay on the floor in the kitchen whimpering for a while. I figured it was his usual "ya'll are starving me and I need food" whimper so I ignored him - a little bit later D3 found him 3/4 of the way up the stairs just sitting and refusing to move. When she tried to pick him up he screamed. Can you say "I'm a terrible Mommy!"?
Called the vet already this evening - she takes calls at home bless her heart - and we'll be at her door in the morning when she opens up. She says she figures he'll be fine until then and to bring him right in, not to worry with making an official appointment. We were able to stand him up and he took a few awkward steps while we talked to her ( in other words not dragging his back end) and he was able to pee when we carried him out and set him down so nothing life threatening happening here. At least I don't think so.
Will update in the morning after we get back from the vet. Poor Gus puppy. There will be no sleep for me or D3 tonight I'm sure. Here's to hoping he just wrenched something in his leg and is miraculously healed come morning.
Called the vet already this evening - she takes calls at home bless her heart - and we'll be at her door in the morning when she opens up. She says she figures he'll be fine until then and to bring him right in, not to worry with making an official appointment. We were able to stand him up and he took a few awkward steps while we talked to her ( in other words not dragging his back end) and he was able to pee when we carried him out and set him down so nothing life threatening happening here. At least I don't think so.
Will update in the morning after we get back from the vet. Poor Gus puppy. There will be no sleep for me or D3 tonight I'm sure. Here's to hoping he just wrenched something in his leg and is miraculously healed come morning.
Oh, ouch! The Pepper Dog has that problem from time to time. Poor pup! Hope he's better in the morning.
That's happened to Stedman a few times. Turns out he flings himself from the sofa onto the hardwood floor and jams his shoulder. Time heals.
Thanks both of you, we shall see soon I guess.
It's so hard when this happens and you don't know what's wrong or what you can do. Gentle pets for Gus - I hope that you all get a little sleep tonight and he is on the mend in the morning.
Hope to hear good news today!
Thinking about Gus this morning. Let us know what the doc says!