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About My Corgi(s):: My corgi, Snoops, is 12. I've had him since he was 3. He was sort of a rescue. I grew up with corgis, Snoops is the 7th corgi in our extended family. My parents have his sister from the same litter and her name is Sadie. Snoops has had problems with cataracts - he has had a lens replacement in one eye. He is now experiencing back problems with his advanced age. Possibly DM. Is not walking unassisted anymore. We are trying out a wheel chair this weekend from a fellow corgi experiencing the same problems.

At 9:29am on November 19, 2008, Virginia said…: Was he a rescue? If so, go to CorgiAid and put in an application for a loaner. Yogi hates his cart but did use it at the corgi picnic, somewhat. I am going to assume when he realizes that is his only means of moving, he'll use it more.

At 1:18pm on November 2, 2008, Gail L said…: Thanks for the info. we got Cobi the bottoms-up leash and that helps alot with getting him outside to go potty. He has an appointment at the vet tomorrow and they will most likely do and x-ray then. That is encouraging that the cart trial went well. Good luck.

At 10:35pm on November 1, 2008, Gail L said…: Just wondering how the cart tryout went? Also is there a specific test to check for the degenerative myelopathy? Hope it went well.

At 7:50pm on October 30, 2008, Gail L said…: thank you, I would really appreciate it. Cobi does not seem to be in pain either, but yes it is sad to watch him. I'm am wondering now if Cobi has degenerative myelopathy and not the disc disease. Is there an actual test to determine this? Good luck with the cart on Saturday and let me know how it goes.

At 2:26pm on October 30, 2008, Gail L said…: Hi Kathryn, I came across your page and noticed that your snoops has back problems. My Cobi who is 11 is experiencing some of the symtoms you describe to Virginia. He really started having trouble this weekend and the vet has started him on steriods to see if that would help. Just wondering if you ever got the cart and if so how that is working out for Snoops?

At 5:07pm on September 30, 2008, Virginia said…: Go to: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/wheelcorgis/ and join that group. You will learn a lot and be able to ask a lot of questions as well as find out if you are eligible. I got Yogi from a local shelter, Mavis too.

At 4:46pm on September 30, 2008, Virginia said…: Hi Kathryn, Snoops is a pretty dog. Yogi had two spinal surgeries but we've discovered this is not the reason for the legs dragging. He had Degenerative Myelopathy which is a genetic disease found mostly in shepherds; the corgi being the only small dog that gets it. Ask your vet about it. Send off for the DNA test using a swab kit, $65. The cart is a loaner from CorgiAid. Because I rescued Yogi from a local shelter, we are able to borrow the cart. He hates it. He still has use of one leg somewhat and if he runs, he can use both back legs. A new cart varies in price around $300. What do you mean by Snoops being sort of a rescue? Keep me posted. Virg and Yogi

At 5:27pm on June 24, 2008, Michelle said…: Shut Up YES!!! Offspring of their dear Addie...Junior has a personality very much like him.

At 9:42pm on June 19, 2008, Michelle said…: How sweet.. Your baby looks like a snuggle bunny!

At 2:03pm on June 5, 2008, Kristen said…: Welcome Kathryn and Snoops. He is truly handsome! My Basil used to like to spoon like that so youur profile pix just makes me smile--good memories. We have 7 dogs as well. four of them are Corgis, but no Cardis. Some day....