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Offline Neon

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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2011, 02:47:48 PM »
Been thinking of little Rufus and hoping for some good news.  :luv:
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2011, 02:51:13 PM »
Me too wondering how
the little chap is going.
I can't stop thinking about
him and hoping he's ok.
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2011, 04:28:32 PM »
Just seen this, how awful and worrying for you :'(  How is he doing?
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2011, 06:05:23 PM »
Thanks so much for everyone's thoughts and kindness.

We have had the first lot of x rays back and been recommended to see a neurologist as there are certain images they couldn't get as the spine is so well protected behind bone etc.

Rufus seems happy and well, but he finds it very hard still to use his back legs when getting out his basket. When he drinks from his water bowl, his back legs slide flat under him rather than keep him up. It is very clear they are not doing what they should be doing, regardless of age and growing bones, so I think seeing a specialist is the only answer at this point. We've eliminated a number of parasites through doing blood tests, but given his reflexes are so bad in his hind legs, it is more likely to be central nervpus system. He really only uses his back legs when he is on the go-sounds odd but most the time he flops down on them and uses his front ones.

It is very worrying but trying to keep positive that it will be something we can fix, rather than something debilitating.

Anna x
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #34 on: October 13, 2011, 06:11:24 PM »
Thanks for the update, I keep checking to see if any news.  Oh dear, poor little chap.  It sounds best to see the neurologist and hopefully this will give you the answers.  In the meantime  :bigarmhug: to you all.  Please give little Rufus the biggest kiss he's ever had from me and Tobes.  Try to keep positive, I know it's hard, but it will help in the end.  We're all with you every step of the way  :luv:  :luv:
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #35 on: October 13, 2011, 06:33:43 PM »
Thanks for updating us....i am so sorry its not more positive news for Rufus  :'(
Will be keeping everything crossed here the neurologist can shed some more light on his back legs  :shades: :luv:
As Neon said we are all here & routing for your little fella  :luv: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

as an aside have you told the breeder?  :shades:
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #36 on: October 13, 2011, 06:46:14 PM »
I'd just like to second Neon, really. Thinking of you and hoping for good news.  :bigarmhug:
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #37 on: October 13, 2011, 06:46:57 PM »
Sending you all our best wishes and hopes (and some cocker kisses)  
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #38 on: October 13, 2011, 10:35:28 PM »
Hope with all my heart that whatever is wrong with little Rufus can be easily rectified.
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #39 on: October 13, 2011, 11:34:23 PM »
Just caught this, I am so sorry for you all and do hope things improve for him, will be thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts. Will you keep us updated, big big hug from us a a big slurp from selby xx
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #40 on: October 14, 2011, 01:18:15 AM »
So sorry to hear it's not better news, but stay positive Anna, it's amazing what can be done these days and it may just need some manipulation, from someone who knows what they're doing, to put things right.

Load of love and positive thoughts being sent your way.  You know we're all rooting for you and Rufus xx
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #41 on: October 14, 2011, 08:16:23 AM »
Just seen this thread and have read through it all to see what was occurring.

I want to send my love, big hugs and kisses to you and Rufus.

You and your family must be going through hell at the moment.

May I send you positive and healthy vibes.  I will also put everyone, including Rufus in my prayers.

I hope that you can get to a positive outcome for Rufus.
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2011, 09:20:35 AM »
Everything crossed here for your little man too  :luv: Must be so hard for you all to watch him struggling  :'(  Really hope you get some answers from the neurologist and a plan for helping Rufus on the road to recovery  :luv: :luv:
 :bigarmhug:'s for you all  :luv:
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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2011, 09:52:22 AM »
Am so sorry to hear about little Rufus' problem with his back legs. It's hard watching an older dog when they have problems with mobility but I really feel for you watching a youngster not having the power in his legs. I do hope the specialist will be able to suggest a line of treatment to solve the problem.
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Offline wendyt

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Re: Worried for Rufus
« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2011, 10:52:44 AM »
I'm so sorry you are having this problem with Rufus, what a worry for you all. I have an old CKCS who suffers from arthritis and has  mobility problems and that is bad enough to watch, but as Rufus is so young it's really sad. I hope that when you get to see the Specialist he will be able to give you some answers, and hopefully a treatment plan that will help him recover.

In the meantime lots of positive thoughts and  :bigarmhug: to you and Rufus.
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