Corgi gets a new set of wheels

[KerningMan]

poor corgi ! hope its well !

[crotchrocket74]

this made me sad



[drewichu]

Those carts are great! Our Opie started showing the symptoms of DM when he was about 11. The cart gave him 2 extra years to be with us. I'd take him to the park to chase squirrels, he'd be so fast in that cart I couldn't keep up! RIP, Opie!

[GoldenAngelDragon]

( Why) is it that life now in this world is so unfair! Why not let your dog roam free! Why not let it live forever! WHY???? If only the devil doesnt exists.

[julykasa]

I can't even believe what I'm seeing. How your Corgi is scooting around before the wheels is EXACTLY what my 10 yo corgi is doing. My vet told me today we need to get him some wheels. Thank you for putting this video up. It makes me bawl like a baby.  I love my corgi so much and I hate watching what's happening to him. HIs diagnosis is DM.

[crytebow]

@julykasa My corgi had DM for 3 years before we had to euthanize him. Just love on your little guy while he's going through it.... wish I could hug mine one more time!

They're totally worth having, despite this awful disease. It's just a matter of accepting they don't last forever :)

[Clairecotter]

Oh God, I'm bawling here. You loved her so much and that's the best gift you could ever have given her. So much respect for you.

[420Nelbone]

3 people have no hearts at all

[MrSammy2587]

I have a sudden urge to give those 3 dislikes wheelchairs and see how they feel.

[CDiggityDank]

SO sweet of you to get him a doggy wheelchair. If only all pet owners could be as caring as you :)

[RyuKaji]

This made me tear up so bad! I'm SO happy that it's last time on Earth was made pleasant. I have a 7 month old pup, and I will also do anything in my power to give her the best life that I can.

[scorpion19142001]

@crazyindian8 Any dog can be little turds.

Larry

[MysticDMBherb]

This is very sad, I am crying right now. I'm glad that the dog got to live a full life before getting the disease, and I am glad that she did not feel any pain. I have wanted a Corgi for years now but I still live at home and am not allowed. In a few years when I have my own place I plan to get a Corgi, and I pray that this will never happen to him or her, I don't know if I could stand to see my dog go through this.

[11sasorigirl]

awww i think doggy wheelchairs are a great idea instead of having to put a dog down because its having a hard time walking or is unable to they can live longer lives and still get around just fine and be happy

[BrizzleJBWKZ]

sad but hes still cute as hell!

[mxmoma]

Wheels or not, a Corgi but wiggling is a great thing to see :) With luck, my Corgi will not need wheels, but if she does, she'll still be an amazing girl !  Thanks for sharing!

[GuiltyWithGlee]

Look at her go! She looks so happy now that she's more mobile.

I'm looking into adopting a corgi, I can't wait to have my very own!

[EYEZSOOBLU]

I HAD 3 CORGIS BUT NOW JUST 2... I CRIED AND THANKFUL THAT THERE ARE GOOD LOVING PARENTS LIKE US OUT THERE.... I <3 MY BABIES SO MUCH TOO!

[BeatlesAndCorgiFan]

This video made me cry. It's just so hard to see such a gorgeous dog go through this. But, it's nice to see this corgi be able to be happy again. Isn't that all a dog owner wants? For their dog to be happy? Thanks for loving your dog so much.

[Dudlen05]

My Corgi had the same problem I wish we had been able to get her one of those.

[iliketangerines1]

roller doag!

[H2OSecrets]

Poor Baby -_-

[undertehlaw]

How long until this disease is bred out of existence? Wit modern technology dogs can be screened for it.

[jrockflimflam]

@undertehlaw In years past they could only test for DM after the animal was dead but now new test are available which can help determine probability of the animal getting it. If so an owner should fully enjoy the animal they have and hope they never get sick, but be responsible and not breed the animal to hopefully reduce this disease in future generations, until a cure can be found.

[omgtkseth]

@undertehlaw yes, the only thing is that not all dogs have an owner or one who can/cares. It cant be bred out of existence because not all dogs in existence are in breeding programs.

[TheRevRockstar]

You should know the less heartbreaking side, which is that aside from the strain of having trouble getting around DM itself causes Corgis no pain. They can do a genetic test now so you can know if your dog could develop DM and, in my case at least, keep the dog but plan ahead to get some wheels.

[kendratait]

What a brave angel :)

[imbalancced]

THANK YOU FOR LOVING THAT DOG! ((:

[Olewastaken]

god bless you

[D119heavy]

. . . after many viewings I am not ashamed to admit that this vid made me tear up -- as an ex-college football player, a giant 6'6" 290 lbs. 24 year old young man, a tough guy -- I am not used to crying, but this got me damn close.

I hope your little buddy had a supremely happy and long life, it looks like you did everything in your power to make it so and I respect the hell out of that. Anyone unmoved by this vid has a heart of stone and ice in their veins.

[sleepingpiggy112]

so sad

[newmansgirl93]

im glad she's doing well :) she's beautiful

[RaversFantasy095]

this made me cry.

[pembroke2]

Both of my corgi's one ten and one eleven have developed DM. My younger dog is progressing much faster than the other. It is heartbreaking. If anyone knows where to buy a cart like this please let me know. They seem to be in no pain, but have "wonky" legs. DM only strikes older dogs and can cause some depression. Please help with information about the cart. Thanks.

[jrockflimflam]

@pembroke2

DM can actually strike any age dog but it is mostly in older dogs. If you google dog wheel chair you will find a few places to get one. We got ours from eddieswheels com they custom make each wheelchair based on measurements you provide them on your dog.

[pembroke2]

@jrockflimflam Thanks so much we have one on the way, and used their link to order boots. They are great people. Thanks so much for answering!

[lovemycorgi1]

@pembroke2

Check out CorgiAid.  They can help you find or get a wheelchair for your corgi.

[stefansmom]

sorry you lost your precious corgi.. Our corgi luckily didn't have it.. though she suffered from from the doggy version of copd.. she was 15 yrs old when we lost her.. and we think about her every day.

[Lillyaz123]

Aww!! I never knew this could be the fate of my boy Murray!

At least he'll know we love him by remembering the daily walks and runs he'll get all his life till he can go no further.

[jrockflimflam]

Corgi's are more likely to get a disease called DM. It can only cause limited problems all the way to complete disability or death. It continued to advance in our girl even after we got her the new set of wheels. Luckily it did not hit her until late in life and most of her life was perfect. She had just turned 15 years old when she left us. She will missed more than anyone will know.

[Mslemily2]

@jrockflimflam our girl was just put down about a month ago....she was diagnosed in april with DM and it quickly advanced to the point where she would cry going to the bathroom as well as show blood in her urine as her kidneys and liver were shutting down....but she did lead a very healthy and happy life up until then....corgis are wonderful dogs and even though it truly broke our heart we wouldn't change a thing!

[auctionjjk]

@jrockflimflam I know she passed a year ago - but I truly am sorry for your loss. You can just tell by your video and comments that she was a truly special gal.

[foxygirl199]

wat happend and how old is ur dog also wats his name

[SteflynutjuhXx]

I almost cried!

Amazing what you did for that dog!

[kleptokei]

This almost made me cry, actually. I have an 8 month old corgi, who I've fallen in love with already, and has already had some close calls (she ate bed foam and it expanded in her intestines... we got her to the hospital just in time) and after that and seeing this inspiration of yours, I'm going to keep her as healthy as can be. :D

God bless you and your Corgi. :3

[skirenotahoe]

Who makes the cart that you bought?

[ChesterCorgi96]

My Corgi, Chester, just died 3 weeks ago. He was diabetic and had started losing the use of his back legs. Corgis tend to have back problems because of their long torso. Also, Corgis gain weight very easily. I was hoping to get Chester a wheel chair, but he didn't last that long.

YES, wheelchairs give dogs their mobility back. Dogs are smart and "feeling" creatures. I'm sure they miss running and playing when they have back problems. thanks for this video. God bless you

[b0bthekillar]

My five year old corgi 'Jack' recently lost the use of his rear legs but occasionaly wags his tail. He used to get plenty of exercise and was a fit and enthusiastic dog. The vets offerd surgery, 'which is much too expensive' and my family is speculating whether to euthanase him or board him over the holidays and maybe buy him a cart .

'I'd just like to know your opinion on the matter because Jack is only 5 yrs old and he is a beloved member of my family?'

[jrockflimflam]

Depends on why he lost use of his legs and if he's in pain. The research we did led us to believe surgery will not fix DM. Our Vet agreed. Our girl developed DM late in life and it slowing got worse over two to three years. The cart helped her but not as well as other younger dogs. We were told younger dogs do better with carts. The decision is up to the individual but I would go with the cart, which we did. NOTE: our girl was never in any pain with the DM. That has to be factored in.

[Silvia1826]

Is this common amongst corgi? :(

[respekthelizard]

i am so sorry that happened, but i love your dog!

[beyonds7ck]

MY DOG JUS DIED! HE COULD HAVE USED DIS

[tolrocket12]

Aww.. My fiance's daschund slipped a disc in his back in September and he still drags his back legs like yours did. I have a corgi, too, and I'm hoping he never has that problem. Glad your corgi still looks happy!! =>

[jbran3]

We just heard our Corgi survived surgery after rupturing a disc this morning. I will miss seeing her run around the house but if this is what's necessary I'm willing. Thanks for the video, gives me hope for my dog.

[lettersfromtheleft]

You know, it's odd, but it almost seems like it giver her some of her dignity back.

[AmericanGirlzRox]

poor thing i love corgis and never want anything to happen to them!!! :)

[winddial]

Does she have DM?

[jrockflimflam]

Yes she does. Since this video it has gotten worse, but she still seems very happy with no pain.

[AmericanGirlzRox]

so sad...

[bobofempires]

Yay for new wheels!

[corgigirl97]

nice ride. poor thing hopefully my corgi will never have a weelchair. poor baby

[bslbeachbum]

Way to go! Awesome wheels!

[Ucellis]

Congratz on your new set of wheels :) Nothing can stop you now kiddo!

[svartrufsen]

i love this vidio it så happy and i love corgis =)