Poorly pup - sore back leg :o(

[alfieblue]

Oh dear, pup not 100% today, not bouncing around like tigger! He was fine this morn then, when my daughter came down before work, he got up from his bed and his back leg gave way - walking around on three legs.

We have had the hang dog expression, the its a dog life expression, the huge spaniel eyes - I feel sorry for myself expression! Oh dear! Have had cuddles all day - he is feeling very sorry for himself. Have taken him out for little trot round the garden every so often so leg doesn;t stiffen up.

Have sought advice - it seems he may have pulled a muscle, not life threatening - (just got to keep an eye on him - see how it is for next 24hours) - although gentle trot round garden does loosen the leg up a bit.

He hasn't even chased the neighbours cats out of the garden today!!!

He's my boy, love him to bits.

Ps - I think he is making the most of all the extra attention!!!! :o)

[ruthann58]

fingers crossed that it is just a muscle strain hopefully hes eaten his sausage and feeling better tonight cassie got stung by a wasp on her leg last sunday and she was a very sorry for herself little dog for a few hours so she knows how he feels she sends him a wag and a cuddle from me

[ruthann58]

how is pup today

[alfieblue]

Hi ruthanne58! Im so sorry I didnt report earlier and thank you kindly for your messages.:o)

I have been keeping eye on pup all day but also got caught up in the awful story of the hedgehog being burned. All day on and off I have been looking at the answers people have given and I just knew I couldn't actually read what had happened to the poor little thing. I have just posted a message now as you will see - words fail me really.

Anyway - hey - back to pup! He and I had a fairly good night on the settee together (!!!) - cos I daren't let him go up the stairs yet to sleep in my room - our usual abode - until knee is much better! I am a touch tired (!!!) but he seems to enjoy the arrangement!!!! (Not a lot of room on the settee for the both of us .... I seem to draw the short straw so he stays comfy!!!)

He was much back to his little self today, still limping a wee bit now and again but has had a good appetite and has had his tablet (half twice daily) scrunched up in a ball of cheese. He is such a sucker for cheese - it works every time!!!!

He can't understand why walkies are a no no at the mo but we have enjoyed sitting out in the garden for a bit of fresh air and he has had a little sniff round and seems a lot happier. Have had a gentle play with his array of toys also.

I think the knee is still giving him gip now and again and he will now and again not put weight on it (tho much better than yesterday and day before) but we have four more days of tablets so fingers crossed.

Here's hoping. :o) xxxx

[alfieblue]

Ps - Oh ruthann58 - I hope cassie has recovered from sting - I meant to ask you earlier. Big wag of tail from pup to cassie :o)

Ps - when pup is up and running on all fours he chases bumble bees and wasps! Ho hum!! xx

[madboutcats]

so glad to hear pups feeling a bit perkier, keep up with the tlc. i know the feeling well on the space hogging, i can just imagine you on tiny corner of sofa while pup spreadeagles himself across the rest of the sofa.....xx

[ruthann58]

so pleased he is feeling more cheerful today ,cassie is fine now we have all been pottering about outside today so she is snoring away beside me one of the cats has wriggled his way in between us and is snuggled up with us.one of my other cats will be in soon she comes in when it starts yo get dark then there will be 4 of us on a 2 seater sofa dont you just love them to bits.havent even looked at the hedgehog i know it will upset me to much

[alfieblue]

Lol you two!!! You are so right!!! I am just going to bag my teeny weeny bit at the end of the sofa - meanwhile yes .... pup is spreadeagled over the remainder - happily sending up the zzzzz's with his head resting comfortably on cushion!!! Thank you for your messages. :o)xx

[888sally888]

Soooo glad he is feeling better. Had to smile at the thought of you squished on the sofa!!

Funny how the dog always comes first. Hope today finds him even better and you less tired x

[ruthann58]

how are we today getting better i hope xxxxruth and cassie by the way what sort of pup is pup