Wordless Wednesday: Geared Up

Don't you think this is a bit overkill, momma?

All of this snow...

We got 12 inches of snow on Sunday!

I had to watch it all fall from inside the house...

On Sunday, all I wanted was to play ball in the snow.

The momma said I was too loopy and had to stay in.

Amelia didn't mind being couch bound.

But, I wasn't having any of it. It's no place for a Corbin when there's snow to zoomie.

I gave the momma lots of angry stares hoping she would change her mind...

 

We're currently getting more snows.  MORE SNOWS!

 

Why can't I go out to play?

 

 

PeeS.  You might see my new bandage in the last picture, but you'll be proud to know that I, the Corbin, only took off HALF of my bandage while the momma was at the work place!  I pretty much just ripped that nasty gauze out, but I left my ouchie toe alone.  So, the momma rebandaged me, a little less colorful!

 

PeePeeS.  Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures...

Oh.... Me!

So, Saturday's are adoption clinics and Amelia's day to go in the car with the momma.   It also means its time home with dad for me!  Dad and I were out in the yard playing fetch, it had just started to snow and it was wonderful!  Then, I brought the ball back to dad and dropped it at his feet, but dad didn't pick it up right away. So I looked down to make sure my ball was still there, it was, so I looked back at dad so he'd get the hint and throw my ball.

He didn't throw it. Instead he said "Corbin!!! IN the house NOW!!" I wasn't too happy but I went in the house and dad started fussing over me big time. That's when I realized there was a lot of blood. Dad wrapped my foot up real good to stop the bleeding and called the momma.  Good thing she was on her way home! Once she got home, off to the emergency vet we went. My vet office was having their Christmas party, if I were invited, none of this would have happened!

So the momma and Heather took me to the emergency vet. I had ripped my toenail out of my toe! So, the nice vet lady ripped the rest of my nail out and wrapped my footie up real good! Then she gave me a shot of some happy dog drugs.

Per doctors orders, I was to keep my bandage on for 48 hours, stay calm and no activities.  BORING. 

I thinks momma spiked my creamy cheeses....

It was a long night... dad was out plowing, we got 12 inches of snow!!! I was up every hour... I just wasn't comfortable and if I wasn't sleeping, neither was the momma!

Yesterday the momma,  Amelia and I spent the day snowed in, catching up on some snoozes and televisions. I was still feeling the effects of my spiked cream cheeses

But, the momma enjoyed my extra snuggles.  

 Feeling a little better today, but the momma had to leave for the workplace. So, I'm home with Amelia, testing my inner strength to not rip off my bandage!

Wish me luck!!!

Oh, Corbin...

A post by the momma:

I wasn't sure whether or not to blog about this, as we're still in an early, learning stage.  But, this blog has been the center of so much support and help, I couldn't not write.  So, here it is...

Corbin went to the vet last month for his annual exam and vaccines.  Things went well and we decided to divide his 5 vaccines up into 3 visits to be careful.  Last night was our second visit for two more vaccines.  I had noticed something funky going on with Corbin's left paw and Adam had noticed him holding it up a couple of times, so since we were there, I mentioned it to Dr. Mike.  He had noticed his foot as soon as he walked in and as I mentioned it to him and looked down at his paws, I noticed his right paw was kind of funky too...

Momma, don't get all Debbie Downer on my blog friends please...

Dr. Mike seemed to know right off that bat what was going on with his paws.  Corbin has stopped using the muscles in his feet that keep his toes together and his feet "upright."  He also noticed it slightly in his hind feet as well.  This could be caused by a number of things, but since we've recently increased his prednisone due to uncomfortable mornings, the prednisone could be what's causing this.  We've decided to decrease his dosage again, giving him just 5mgs once a day, but at night so it'll help him through the morning. 

We also did a full "senior" blood panel on him just to make sure other things are functioning correctly.  We're hoping this is something caused by the prednisone and with a decreased amount, he'll begin using those muscles again.  So, please send some positive thoughts his way and pray things turn around.  Otherwise, this is most likely something that will continue and possibly spread at an unknown rate.

Since Corbin's issues began January 2012, we knew with all of the steroids and his heart condition, we weren't going to have him forever.  I told myself realistically, we would be lucky if we got 8 years.  I was okay with that, as long as those 8 years were pain free and meaningful to Corbin.  He's enjoyed days at the lake and football Sundays at Grandpa Jack's with his girls.  Even though both things make him a bit achy for a day, he enjoys them and we let him enjoy himself.  The thought of having less than those 8 years is just a very heavy brick sitting on my chest.  I'm really trying not to get a head of myself and hoping things start looking better... but unfortunately the prednisone is something he needs to be comfortable.  And the side effects are what they are... we'll continue to do everything in Corbin's favor and everything possible to keep him comfortable every day.  Corbin has one of the best vets around.  A vet who knows him well, has such a dedication to his health and well being, pays such close attention to him and most importantly, trusts me. We're very lucky for Dr. Mike. 

Every day with him is a blessing and I'm so very lucky that this dog found his way into my life. 

Have you seen me?

I've been doing some side work for the big man.

Making sure everyone is good!

Have you seen me peeking in on your activities?

Better be on your best behavior!!

Corbin's watching!

Laptop vs Window Sill

The window sill won 

We were in here the WHOLE time.

The momma was in the shower...

So, that leaves DAD as the laptop killer!

A new lap top is on it's way, but this puts a serious dent in my productivity!

Nature's Variety Instinct

Hi everybody!  Amelia and I have something super great to tell you about today!  Our friends at Chewy.com let us test out some new treats.  They quickly sent us Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-free Biscuits, Rabbit and Apple formula.  And, we all should remember how much I like those rabbits!

Don't worry momma, I know your busy, so I opened the box.

Now that the box is open, let us test out those treats!

Yum, they smell good!

GET IN MY BELLY!

Amelia's turn!

If I promise not to open any more boxes, can we have more?

DROOL BUBBLES!!!!!!

The momma let us each have one more. She said if we ate too many

we wouldn't be fitting into our sweaters.  I told her to buy bigger sweaters.

But, she didn't like that.

All and all, we most definitely give these treats...

The Jowel Lickin' Stamp of Approval!!!

Make sure you put these bites of heaven on your list to Santa!

**We received one free bag of Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-free Biscuits, Rabbit and Apple formula, from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review.  We do not promote products that we do not/would not give to or use on our pets.