rufus the wonderdog

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For those of you who don't know Rufus' story, here is the link- http://www.rykat.org/forums/index.php?show...c=13146&hl= Our lovely boy is in need of everyone's good thoughts please. He had a very small anaesthetic on Tuesday so that he could have a quick examination of his ear, which had been causing him some problems. Yesterday morning he had a 'funny turn' which the vet thought was either a small seizure or a mini stroke. We kept him at home quietly yesterday and all he did was to sleep lots. Food didn't interest him that much, which really worried us as he is normally a 'Dyson' labrador - eats everything. Took him back to the vets at lunchtime today and as he had a slight temperature it was decided to give him an injection of antibiotics and then a 10 day course of antibiotic tablets. Shortly after he had the injection he became very hyper, dashing round and round the surgery, and was generally acting very, very strangely. Nothing the vet, the nurse or I could do seemed to calm him. It has been decided to keep him in the hospital for observation this afternoon and to see how he progresses. We will get a phone all later on to update us. The vet is reluctant to sedate him as this might mask other symptoms. I feel like a nervous wreck now - that dog was not my usual bouncy, loveable boy - it was like a stranger. I am really scared in case there is something really bad happening to him. We love him so much and I just cannot contemplate anything being really wrong with him . Please send him positive thoughts for a speedy recovery and a positive outcome.

Healing thoughts winging their way to Salada to all of you Fingers crossed that the ABs work well and things turn out ok

Lots of positive thoughts coming your way. for all of you.

Wow - what a difference ! That must have made a huge difference to the popster. Gentle for Poppy for Bumpy and Wendy

Beautiful pictures as always of the gorgeous pair Hope things go well for Poppy next week and she feels a little bit better afterwards. to all of you

HAPPY 2ND GOTCHA DAY BUMPY - A VERY SPECIAL BOY

So glad to hear that Revel is starting to pick up again Here's hoping he's out and bouncing around as usual very soon. to you all Val, Roger and Rufus the Wonderdog

So pleased to hear that Poppy is home safe and sound with you, Wendy . She must feel so much better with all that fluid taken off. to you and Bumpy Jake and gentle squidges for Poppy Val Roger and Rufus the Wonderdog

Beautiful photos as usual Wendy So nice to see Poppy out and about again. And Bumpy as gorgeous as ever. to you all from Val, Roger and Rufus

Lots of positive thoughts coming your way She looks a beautiful girl to yourself as well

Lots of positive thoughts winging their way to you Keep on fighting Erwine, you have a lot of people who love you now

Well done Annie for being such a brave girl - for you. Lots of healing thoughts coming your way. Hope you feel much better soon and make sure you are well pampered. to your family

Only just caught up with all of this . We're very pleased to hear that Poppy got through this afternoon without too much distress. for Poppy Wendy, you may not be able to see any difference to the outside of Poppy but she will be feeling so much better with that amount of fluid removed. Her heart will not have to work so hard now and that will have a positive impact for your beautiful girl. Big for you, Wendy and lots of positive healing thoughts coming from all of us. Val, Roger and Rufus

Gorgeous or what Happy first gotcha day, Bear

Healing thoughts for Sam to you Hoping for good news this morning

Wendy, she looks absolutely gorjuss Rufus says that if Bumpy's not interested, he is

Well Poppy Pudding Pie looks absloutely stunning (and that lovely shiny coat) We know she'll flourish under Wendy's loving care (and maybe shed a few pounds !!) Look forward to more photos and regular updates, please

Hi everyone Here are a couple of piccies of our gorgeous boy:

Hi Just to introduce ourselves. I'm Val and my oh is Roger, living in North Wiltshire. We have just the one dog - Rufus - a six year old black labrador, who we look after, on a permanent basis, for Labrador Rescue South-East and Central. He came to live with us on December 27th last year. He had been staying at kennels for 8 months prior to moving to us for a forever home. He is wonderful company and we can't remember what life was like before we had him. He has had a bad start in life, suffering a painful leg injury, which was left untreated. This then required surgery when he was rescued, along with other surgery caused by the lack of treatment. He also has hip dysplasia. He never complains when his legs are giving him problems, he bounces around like a puppy and hates the restrictions that we have to impose on him to stop him hurting himself. BUT to us he is the best dog in the world - truly our wonderdog.