Well, it wuz all cloudy today, so me and momma didn't get da opportunitee to go sit outside. But we did get to go on a walky - I had a pawsome time ridin my stroller.
I are still not usin my back legs at all. When I move at all (which are not very often), I use my front legs and just drag my bootie and back legs along. Momma are havin to carry me everywhere and sling me up wif an old scarf to do my "bizness" (dat part are a lil embarrassin). I guess I are lucky she spends dat 2 hours a day workin out so she are strong enuf to carry me round. She says it just makes her glad dat I are a 20-pounder (or so, ackshaully last time I got weighed I wuz a lil under dat). I guess she don't wanna do 70-pound dead lifts, BOL BOL!
I are sposed to get some more x-rays at da vet to see what are da issue - are it my knee, my hips, or my back?? It are just real tuff gettin old.
You have the best Mom. She loves you very much to do all that for you. I think my Mom would have to get a forklift if I had to be carried around.
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Yeah, momma are real glad I are a small dog right now.
DeleteYou are lucky to have such a great mom that takes such good care of you! Hope they can figure out what is going on with you! Sending lots of love and hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteTucker and Bianca
Fanks!
DeleteWe are glad you have a good momma taking care of you like that! We hope the dogtur can help you out.
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
Me too.
DeleteOh sorry to hear all that! You have a great mommy though!!! MaddiethePug is not much better off than you!
ReplyDeleteYeah, gettin old are ruff.
DeleteWe're sorry to hear you aren't able to use your back legs. We hope the vet can figure out what is wrong and hopefully make you better. We will keep our paws crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteFanks y'all.
DeleteWe hope the vet dood can figure out what the problem is. Don't want you to be in any pain sweetie. You have such a good mommy to make you all the pretty dresses, carry you everywhere and to hold you up in a sling for your privacy please. We are sending good vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteFanks. I are gettin really attached to her, kinda psychotically so she says.
DeleteWhitley, we are so sorry that you are having to go through this. Is suppose it is the price to pay for living such a long and wonderful life. We hope the vet can help.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I are hopin so.
DeleteOur angel Miss Charisma had that kind of problem with her legs. It was because of arthritis in her spine. I think it was called bridging spondylosis. Ghostwriter always says getting old sucks! Good luck at the vet!
ReplyDeleteYeah, momma are thinkin it are probably da arthur-eye-tis. Stinks.
DeleteGetting old sucks fur sure Whitney. Hope the dogtor can help you. Hugs to your mom for taking such good care of you
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Fanks.
DeleteYour momma is taking very good care of you. Yes, getting old is no fun.
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tweedles
At least I's gettin lotsa treats. :)
DeleteBilbo is right there with you, Whitley. His hips have been bothering him lots lately! Being old ain't fr sissies, that's for sure! We are sending lots of soothing POTP for you and your Mama!!
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Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Fanks y'all.
DeleteWe gotta find out what ails ya.
ReplyDeleteI think it are caused by not enuf treats.
DeleteYou have the best mama in the whole wide world, Whitley! We are sending you lots and lots of AireZen!
ReplyDeleteShe are ok I guess. She could be more gin-or-us wif da treats.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your legs. My sister Katie who is 13 1/2 has issues with her back legs but she is 75 lbs. She falls down a lot and Mom has to help her back up. One of these days she will need a sling to walk, but thankfully not yet. Have you thought about a dog chiropractor? I know ours helps Katie a lot. It may be something that is pinched and could be fixed that way.
ReplyDeleteGood idea - momma are gonna look into dat.
Deleteit is tough getting old but we know you are doing it in style Whitley - hope the vet can find some answers for you
ReplyDeleteFanks y'all.
DeleteLike Bette Davis said, " Old age isn't for sissies." That said…you look so young! I hope the vet is able to help you get on all four feet again.
ReplyDeleteYeah, dat are da advantage of bein a westie. We never go white and wiry since we started out dat way.
DeleteWhitley , you may be getting older but you look young and fresh in your lovely dress! Tell your Mama we think she takes such good care of you. We are sending you both lots of hugs!
ReplyDeletethe critters in the cottage xo
Fanks y'all.
DeleteAwww, I am sending a ton of POTP! And hugs to your Momma who I know is super worried about you even as she takes such good care of you. Getting old sure does come with things we do not enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI still have that drunken gait, s=esp when I am in a hurry or jumping off the couch, I reel and keel over and look like I am going to break a leg or something, but growlmy says I just look at here...like I meant to do that and carry on. Stubborn terrierist that I am...I even slid off the sidewalk the other night when there was some ice there...but right now at least its way above freezing.
Pardon the pun, but hang in there, BOL!
Before I wuz got worse wif da leg isshoes, I wuz walkin "drunk" too - momma said I wuz her lil DUI. BOL!
Deleteyou poor baby, we send POTP too and we pray that they can find out what is wrong. Don't like to see you hurting!!!! But....just a little humor....glad to hear your Momma works out 2 hrs a day....I have always wondered how she eats ALL OF THAT GREAT FOOD that is often at your house and stays soooo slim! Now I know!! xoxo DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteYeah, she are not a natural skinny minnie. And she hates dietin, so it are all hard work along wif some watchin what she eats. But mostly just ten tons of exorcisin.
DeleteOh Whitley, bless you and bless your momma.
ReplyDeleteFanks Bertie.
DeleteWe're glad you know your limits and are listening to your body. Your mama is pawsome (we already knew that but just want to say it again!). We're sure your dog-tor will have some magic (or awesome pills) up his sleeve to make you feel better super soon.
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Daisy
I are hopin so.
DeleteIt is hard our friend. Has your Mom checked into getting wheels for you?
ReplyDeleteYeah, and it may be what we need to do.
DeleteWe're sending you and your excellent parental unit hugs from Ohio...along with lots of pawsitive vibes—we sure hope that whatever they find is wrong with your little legs, it can be made at least a bit better.
ReplyDeleteFanks Bocci.
DeleteWe are sending lots and lots of POTP for you Whitley...it must be so hard for both you and your momma. We hope you are not in pain. We love riding our stroller too. Sure hope the Dr. can help somehow! xo Chloe and LadyBug
ReplyDeleteFanks. I don't seem to be in too much pain - I don't yelp or whine or anything when momma messes wif my legs.
DeleteYou have a pawsome mom to take care of you like that. Give her a big wet kiss on the cheek!
ReplyDeleteI gave her one on da lips - even better!
Deletewhitley....az all wayz de manee blessingz oh St Francis two ewe....we hope de ewe noe whoo dood can tell yur momma why & what sew why & what can be fixed by de ewe noe whoo dood ♥♥♥
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