Worried about Rio

[LadyGascoyne]

Our brilliant, never sick or sorry collie collapsed this morning. He’s 15. We are waiting for the vet - appointment at 10.45.

I’m so worried, it’s not like him. Yesterday he was playing at the lake, getting covered in mud and being the happiest little soul.

 

[bonny]

I hope he’s ok but 15 is a really good age and he looks amazing for an old collie. It’s sad that they have to age and I feel for you.

 

[nagblagger]

Everything crossed. Thinking of you.

 

[meleeka]

Thinking of you and sending get well vibes for Rio x

 

[Honey08]

Fingers crossed for him.xx

 

[CorvusCorax]

Hope he's OK, I was thinking of him just yesterday, trying to find examples of hale and hearty older dogs.

 

[Goldenstar]

Thinking of you .

 

[Annette4]

Keeping everything crossed for you.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Fingers crossed for good news.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

If that's a recent photo, he only looks at most half his age. It's such a heart-wrenching worry to wait for the vet, and what they'll say. I so hope that the vet finds something fixable so that you can get some more precious time with him, but if it's the worst news, it's sort of both a poor comfort that he was so happy, and feeling so well yesterday, when all you want is just a bit more time with him, but at the same time it's still a little comforting that he was so happy yesterday.

Thinking of you, {{{{{Vibes}}}}}, {{{{{Hugs}}}}}, and fingers crossed hoping for a positive update.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I hope his ok xx

 

[Highmileagecob]

Fingers crossed for a happy ending. Good vibes coming your way.

 

[pinkfluffy]

Fingers crossed and thinking of you xx

 

[misst]

Sending get well wishes to Rio. I hope you are both ok. x

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Keeping my fingers crossed for a positive update x

 

[Kunoichi73]

Fingers crossed he's ok.

 

[twiggy2]

I hope its good news and just a blip

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Thank you all so much for your thoughts. We are home with anti inflammatories for a few days. Then we will take it from there with an appointment (that we can cancel if needed) on Saturday.

It’s a flare up of arthritis in his back. He has some muscle wastage in his hind legs since his last appointment which was in November so it has been creeping up on us, he’s just so stoic and bouncy that he doesn’t slow down.

He has walked a little bit although very wobbly but can get himself up and down to do his business.

We are so relieved to have him home but obviously have some difficult thinking to do because he’s not going to be a happy dog being an old crock. He’s the sort of dog that lives life at 100 miles an hour and revels in springing about like a puppy. Tough times.

15 years ago


12 years ago - Cape Town



8 years ago - Italy for our wedding



5 years ago - snow dog!



Last year

 

[bonny]

He’s a lovely dog, collies are the best and yours is stunning

 

[ycbm]

I'm glad you have time to plan LG, though there are obviously sad times ahead. He's a beautiful dog and you clearly love him to bits and will do the right thing for him when it's time.
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[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He is a beautiful collie who has lived to a very good age and obviously has enjoyed it.

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

What a lovely life he’s had

 

[oldandgold]

I hope you get more time with your boy, such a handsome guy. It is awful when their age and associated problems creep up.

 

[splashgirl45]

What a good age for a collie, I lost my collie cross 2 weeks before her 15th birthday and although she had been slowing down it was quite a shock when she lost the use of her back legs. Hope you can keep yours a bit longer, I didn’t try medication for mine as she wasn’t as active as yours and was only happy having a 20 min stroll each day so I felt it was time , still not easy though. Good luck

 

[misst]

So sorry it's not going to be a quick fix. What wonderful pictures and memories you have made with him.

 

[Moobli]

Oh Rio . I do love him. I will keep everything crossed that the anti-inflammatories do their job and you have much more quality time with your gorgeous boy.

 

[paddy555]

a beautiful dog who has done so much. Everything crossed for him. He really is a stunning dog in your wedding pic.

 

[Titchy Reindeer]

What a gorgeous dog! And so well travelled as well.
I'm glad he's home.

 

[meleeka]

I’m pleased he’s still here. Does he already have medication for his arthritis? If not it’s really worth exploring those options.

 

[SAujla]

The last photo is superb