Back, Disc Problems

I think Cobi is now beginning to think that this getting old thing just absolutely sucks lately. Cobi was 11 years old in June and he has been such a trooper his whole life dealing with epilepsy & all the meds that go with that, but now he seems to be showing the signs of degenerative disc disease. First it started with us noticing that he was slightly dragging his left rear leg occasionally and now as of Sunday he is really struggling to the point where we need to help him at times. He will actually be trying to walk and his rear leg will just give out and he will unintentionally sit down. It is so sad, he just looks at us with those eyes and you can see that he is wondering what the heck is going on here. He still wants to play ball but we don't, so then he will lay in his spot that means he is ready to play and then he just sulks. As of yesterday we started him on steriods to see if that will alleviate some of the inflammation and then the vet wants to reevaluate in a month. He has always been such an active dog, and this is just breaking my heart, especially when he looks at me with those sad eyes. I know corgis can have back problems, but this has totally taken us by surprise.

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Comment by Gail L on March 17, 2009 at 12:32am: Hi Collette, sorry to hear that your Moxie is having problems. Cobi first exhibited wobbly rear legs before he wasn't able to support himself at all. As far as pain, we haven't really noticed it but the vet was able to manipulate so that he did show some pain. We had x-rays taken, which showed 2 disks protruding into the spinal column. Maybe she needs anti-inflammatory meds instead of antibiotics. good luck. gail

Comment by Collette on March 15, 2009 at 9:20am: heya gail. my dog seems to be in pain on her back everytime i touch her back she yelps i took her to the vets an they have put her on antibiotics but i dont think thats wats wrong. her back legs keep shaking and she is reluctant to go up or down stairs. she wants to play ball but doesnt i was wondering if this sounds anything like cobis back problem?? Cobi's lookin great with his new wheels love collette xXx

Comment by Merlin's Parents on November 24, 2008 at 8:40pm: Wishing little Cobi the best.

Comment by Furby,Baylee&Nellie on November 18, 2008 at 11:05am: Gail, Thank you so much for your very kind words for my friend Nancy. She is a great lady . So sorry to read about your child Cobi's back problems. Our middle child Furby(pictured on left) has alot in common with Colbi (what a great name!) he to has had to deal with epilepsy for the past 3 years. Furby just turned 10 and he has had some new back problems especialy if he chases our youngest child Nellie. Its so hard and they do not understand. We have put Furby on rimadyl but its not great for the orgins so our vet has us using only as needed and to treat Furby like glass. We thank you again for your kind prayers for Nancy and Cobi will be in ours Take care Jenny

Comment by Gail L on October 29, 2008 at 8:03pm: Bubba&El-A and Kristen,

Thank you so much for the kind words and healing thoughts.

Comment by Kristen on October 29, 2008 at 3:00pm: Gail, I am sorry to hear about Cobi's back and disc problems. Might have to come up with a modified game of ball. I'm sure this is hard for him as well. Healing thoughts going your way. Good luck with the steroids.

Comment by BUBBA and El-A on October 29, 2008 at 2:32pm: truly heartbreaking. So sorry to hear about it. Hopefully the steroids and treatment work.