Corgi gets a new set of wheels

Video of my 14 year old Corgi getting her new doggie wheelchair.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Corgi
• dog
• wheelchair
• doggie
• cart
• DM

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[corgigirl97]

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

[KerningMan]

poor corgi ! hope its well ! 

[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 :)

[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.

[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.