Corgi's first swimming therapy on 6/21/09

Well, here is is. Corgi's first swimming therapy. She hates it. David thinks she loved it. NO WAY. I can see in her eyes how bewildered she is. She is going back on Sunday. She is walking a lot better and taking the stairs up and down now.

There is a new high-end doggie day care in Lakewood, CO

Gentlefolk,

Our Corgi is now in recovery from her hip dysplasia double sided FHO surgery. It has been five weeks and she is doing well except for her right hip which is still lagging. The Vet is adamant about swimming therapy. If you know anything about Corgis, they hate the water. Because of their short legs they will sink like a rock. Lo and behold, we found a business card for a place just opened in Lakewood, Colorado. It is a high-end doggie day care with hotel, swimming pool and even a store. If you live in that area you must see this place. Corgi has her first appointment on Sunday 6/21/09. I will have David take a video and post it by Monday. Check this out: www.hobnobpet.com
More later.
Marianne the corgimama

Corgis week five after FHO surgery

As you can see, Corgi is getting much better after her FHO surgery. The video speaks for itself.

A Glimpse into Corgi's Journey

We put together a Powerpoint presentation for Corgi's before and after surgery. Her first outings in the park and more.

Here it is 3 weeks after Corgi's surgery. This is her first outing to the park. David is shooting the video. It hurts me to see Corgi hopping around, however, the vet says that she is not in pain other than her muscles and other stuff they cut which are of course very sore. She will have to learn how to walk all over again. This will be a long process. She is in good spirits, eats well and is starting to go up a couple of steps. Here is her walk in the park:

Corgis first outing in the park

It has been three weeks after surgery. She went to the park today for the first time. I am getting really concerned about Corgi's sister Brooke. She is limping just like Corgi did. I don't think we can go through another surgery. I am getting scared. We exhausted all of our funds for Corgi. $4,000 so far and the insurance company will not cover hip dysplasia for it is heredatary. One day at a time I guess.
More soon!

I am a nervous wreck

Hi all,

Well, Corgi is on her way to betternment. I am not. When I watch David manipulate her leg I get sick to my stomach. I can't stand to see her hurt. She is to start going up and down the stairs but she hasn't done so inside. She manages the porch stairs a lot better. She is starting to play with her sisters and David's socks. One of her favorite toys. They can't have real dog toys for they last all of 2 seconds. I am worn out from watching her therapy. Corgi is going in and out on her own now. Today it is raining. As soon as it stops David will take all of them to the park. They love it there. Talk to you soon