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Rusty is my 15 and a half year old boy. He has been fighting fit, and me and OH imagined years ahead with him. But yesterday his back legs gave way. This has never happened before and it has come as a massive shock (he has been on metacam for the past year of so). We took him to the vets who ran blood tests (all clear) and gave him a metacam injection and some antibiotics just in case he had an infection. We brought him home and made him comfortable then later in the evening he managed to stand up again. He has been pottering ever since but is a little unsteady. I am sat up with him now and he just wont settle, he is trying lots of different positions, places etc and has been doing since he got back from the vets almost 10 hours ago. He is eating ok but he is clearly very unhappy. I just dont know what to do for him. He seems to be struggling more now than earlier in the evening, could the metacam injection be wearing off? The vet says he may simply be 'worn out' and have given up. I know that the light has gone out of his eyes and the wag from his tail,since yesterday. Im hoping they will come back though. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Rusty is my first dog, so my first experience of old age...... Thank you for reading

Oooh Louie what a handsome chap you are. Hope you Had a wonderful gotcha day with you mum

He's been to the vets today, and he is not young after all, somewhere between 6 and 10 years old. He has been blood tested for FIV and leaukemia (? I think it was this) and he is negative -phew! His 'wound' is actually where his eyes are infected and they have dribbled down into his jowelly cheeks. Because he has such a flat face this will be common, and also his breathing is noisy.

On Monday a little black and white cat turned up at our house (churchdown area of Gloucester), and stayed. We are trying to find his owners. He is not chipped He is young, male and entire. He is very loving and affectionate. He has singed whiskers on one side and I have just noticed a wound there too. Im wondering if he has been hurt by a car I will take him to the vets tomorrow to get his wound looked at.

My newest arrival came from Springfield she had a lucky escape.

OOOOOh only just seen this thank you all so much, its made my day

Our little dog Ruby has suffered with allergies all her life, we have tried various medications and such. These past few months have been so bad though that we have decided to go down the blood testing route. We are still in the early stages, she has had the first testing done and out of the three categories ; indoor, weed/grass and tree she has proved positive to tree and indoor (and also flea saliva.) The next step is further tests on her blood to pinpoint exactly what she is allergic to and then they will make up monthly injections for her. The vet has said there is a 60-70% chance of success. Having witnessed her suffering over the past few months though we felt we had to give it a try. The only other viable option for her if this fails will be a lifetime of steroids. hope Jess finds itch free-ness Its interesting to hear that other members have been down this route as its all very new to me, Ill go and have a read about the lovely Wiggles experience now...

I lost my beloved dog Florence in May, I wasnt sure we were ready for another dog, but Bridie came along in July and now we couldnt imagine life without her. It helped because I knew she needed a home, and we could provide her with a forever home here. Being mum to her has given me a purpose. I dont miss Florrie any less, but Bridie never fails to bring a smile to my face. for you

Just for a week in May, I was privileged enough to become mum to my dream dog, a precious girl named Florence, before she left for the bridge, . My avatar shows her here with her doggy brother and sisters after finally finding her forever home.

Daisy sounds like a wonderful woman

Our son George cuddling up to the baby of our family Bridie as you can see she is one of those 'vishus staffy types'

I love Murphy and Paddy's swimming photos they always look like they're having sooooo much fun. Cant wait to see what Bridie makes of swimming when we finally take her to some water hope she is a waterbaby like Murphy.

Sending you birthday hugs Wiggle looks like you've had a great time celebrating

So sorry to hear this, sweet dreams Dolly hugs for you Wendy xx

what lovely photos, Kelly is a sweetheart

Thinking of you and Dolly

always knew you were a stunner Wiggy! what wonders your foster mum has done!

What lovely dogs and a lovely mum they have Happy Gotcha day Dolly xxxx

Sweet dreams Frodo

for you, cos you deserve them

Oooh she is beautiful, and Dilys is such a pretty name. Wishing you lots and lots of happiness together. We lost our beloved dog Florence earlier this year, and in a couple of weeks Bridie will be joining our family. Id like to think that Florence had something to do with us finding her

Wow! its great, only 2 and a bit more years till I hit 40, Im going to start saving now then treat myself to my very own beach hut

ah bless him! he's coming on leaps and bounds

Go on Ally! Im about to become a four dog mum again, and I bet your lot are better behaved than mine