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Mature/Senior Corgis & others

Is your Corgi 8, 9 or older? Do you want to converse with others re changes to expect as they age. What changes should owners be thinking of? Also open to anyone who has had an older Corgi who has passed onto Corgiheaven & has wisdom to share.

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Latest Activity: Aug 29

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Mendy Miller

Limiting activity- a fine line, difficult to walk. 6 Replies

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Grieving and Loss 6 Replies

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Quote of the Day 6 Replies

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Is anyone feeding their mature Corgis supplements of any sort? 16 Replies

Started by Butter. Last reply by Linda Brock May 13.

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Does anyone know anything about the life expectancy of a Cardigan? 9 Replies

Started by Butter. Last reply by Mendy Miller May 12.

Cathi

book about older dog care & health? 2 Replies

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Food for low kidney function? 6 Replies

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Gail L

Epilepsy and now Lupus

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Bev Levy Comment by Bev Levy on August 29, 2009 at 2:41pm
Losing them is so tough! It is never a good time to lose them but it is really hard to see them in pain. I have had a lot of dogs and cats and people ask me sometimes how you know when it is time to let go. I always say that I have no idea. I have had them put out of their pain and I have had them go suddenly but it has always been terrible. But I always want to do it again. I think that is a tribute to the love we shared!
Lynn Williamson Comment by Lynn Williamson on August 17, 2009 at 8:01am
I still remember that pain and it will take a while to subside. I dont think you ever stop missing them. Clearly it was unexpected which makes it even harder to accept. It has taken me over a year to do my grieving. Dont feel pressured into getting another dog until you are ready. I can empathise with you. Hugs to all.
EvilTwin Comment by EvilTwin on August 16, 2009 at 10:43pm
I'm sorry for your loss! My old man Ein just passed a couple of days ago. I am still in shock, he seemed like he still had some years left in him. He was only 13 or 14. It is never easy, my girls look for him, my dad's dog pines away for him - they were buddies.
Lynn Williamson Comment by Lynn Williamson on August 16, 2009 at 9:57am
Hi all. This is a photo of my beautiful Gemma who died last year at 17.5 years old. She was a very senior dog who ended up having arthritis in her back legs, hips and along her back. It had also crept into her elbows and wrist joints on her front legs. She was losing her sight and had already lost her hearing by the time she died. Sounds like she didn't have much to live for in the end but every day she would rise from her sleep and greet us with a smile. We loved her to bits and still miss her passing. She had her fair share of aging problems to deal with so I hope to be able to offer some useful advice to other owners of aging corgis.
Bev Levy Comment by Bev Levy on July 16, 2009 at 9:34pm

Sparty is still very active at 10 even with arthritis and a partially torn cruciate ligament. He doesn't act silly much anymore unless the tennis ball comes out! I miss the silliness...
Cathi Comment by Cathi on May 13, 2009 at 1:31pm
Hi - Bunny's food plan, for weight loss is 1/3 cup morning and night of Wellness Senior, plus 1/3 cup pumpkin (no sugar etc) or green beans (usually thawed out frozen), plus fish oil. Two or three times a week she gets Chondrotin, glucosomine, and MSM.
Treats are carrots, usually one a day, ribs from romaine lettuce, celery, fresh green beans that have been tipped, etc (water based veggies). She gets a bit of apple or berries a few times a week. No people food. A roasted beef knuckle bone to chew on for entertainment when I'm in the shower. Very few chews.
When she goes back to vet for a weight check later this month, and to check her torn ACL, we'll review the food thing again.
She's getting her girlish figure back again. Lots of walks in an athletic field with grass where she runs and rolls.
Mom of 3! Comment by Mom of 3! on May 13, 2009 at 2:25am
usually the masses are just old age... but it is ALWAYS best to get them looked at by your vet. They are very VERY common in pure bred dogs... I work at a doggy daycare and we see them quite a bit with the older ones coming in for grooming.


****** On a second note--- What does everyone feed their dogs?? I have my three on Wellness and they LOVE it! But what does everyone think of the Holistic vs Grain Free vs raw diet????
Bev Levy Comment by Bev Levy on May 12, 2009 at 1:05pm
My 10 year old corgi, Sparty, also has a fatty mass under the skin. Our standard poodle had a lot of them. He lived until 18. Your vet should check it at his regular visits. Usually they are nothing to worry about. I have one on my arm too so I guess I am getting older too!!
Mendy Miller Comment by Mendy Miller on May 12, 2009 at 12:42pm

Hello everyone. This is Petie- he is 13, will be 14 in August. He is the very best dog I have ever had. I obsess about his age. He seems healthy, and still plays with my other dog. He gets joint supplements and Senior food, an occasional Remadyl when he seems gimpy. It's very hard to keep his weight down. He is developing lipomas, small fatty masses under the skin. Does anyone elses dog have these?
Jayne Wagner Comment by Jayne Wagner on May 12, 2009 at 7:56am
For Momo - 30 lbs. doesn't seem too heavy for a male, but can you feel his ribs? He appears very active based on your photos and videos :-) Ask the vet why he thinks Momo is overweight next time you're in. It's always better to keep a corgi on the thinner side, but is quite a challenge once they grow older and are less likely to be as active. Take care...
 

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