http://www.marcsmithvet.com/2009/11/13/rescued-dog-rudy/ Dr. Marc Smith's veterinary and pet food blog Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:30:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.marcsmithvet.com/2009/11/13/rescued-dog-rudy/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Cody Gosselin Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:36:06 +0000 http://www.marcsmithvet.com/?p=185#comment-319 I am sad to report that Rudy passed away. He was starting to recover and looked like he might make it and even got up with the help of a sling and could move his left leg and stand on it and would drag his right leg. Near his end he was able to move both legs slowly but couldn't really walk. He eat everything we put in front of him and gained about 15 pounds. His ribs faded away and his skin and eyes were showing life again. But, then in late January, 2010 Rudy took a turn for the worse and never recovered. He fell fast and within a week he was gone. I was with him till the end and loved him and he knew it. I changed his blankets and bedding 3 times a day. He will be remembered and I thank Dr. Smith for trying but as we rescue these dogs off the Streets it's usually too late by the time we get to them. He will be remembered as a comedian who would constantly talk to the cats that shared his room. The cats would tease him and he would tell them off. It was funny to watch and I still see him today when I look over in the corner of the room where his bedding was. We will see you at Rainbows Bridge Rudy. Take care... I am sad to report that Rudy passed away. He was starting to recover and looked like he might make it and even got up with the help of a sling and could move his left leg and stand on it and would drag his right leg. Near his end he was able to move both legs slowly but couldn’t really walk. He eat everything we put in front of him and gained about 15 pounds. His ribs faded away and his skin and eyes were showing life again. But, then in late January, 2010 Rudy took a turn for the worse and never recovered. He fell fast and within a week he was gone. I was with him till the end and loved him and he knew it. I changed his blankets and bedding 3 times a day. He will be remembered and I thank Dr. Smith for trying but as we rescue these dogs off the Streets it’s usually too late by the time we get to them. He will be remembered as a comedian who would constantly talk to the cats that shared his room. The cats would tease him and he would tell them off. It was funny to watch and I still see him today when I look over in the corner of the room where his bedding was. We will see you at Rainbows Bridge Rudy. Take care…

]]> http://www.marcsmithvet.com/2009/11/13/rescued-dog-rudy/comment-page-1/#comment-19 jessica Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:32:13 +0000 http://www.marcsmithvet.com/?p=185#comment-19 We're rooting for Rudy and can't wait to watch his progress! We’re rooting for Rudy and can’t wait to watch his progress!

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