Peanut was surrendered to PDWRA as her owners couldn’t manage her manic behaviour. She arrived a very tubby and unhappy little pug.
She began to go out with the rest of her fosterers’ grumble everyday but walking in general, let alone on a lead was not something Peanut was keen on. She would put her brakes on and they would end up either carrying her or putting in the stroller they took with them.
Peanut’s foster mum was concerned that she may have something wrong with her back as her spine had a very dipped shape in addition to her reluctance to walk, so x-rays were carried out. It was then diagnosed she had IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease) and spondylosis. For a young dog, this is an example of irresponsible breeding which is appearing more frequently in pugs.
Peanut was started on pain relief and with further weight loss she is now much more comfortable and has turned into a bouncier, sassy little pug!
She is very affectionate and enjoys nothing more than nibbling or kissing your nose. Peanut has found her forever home with her fosterer, where she will be monitored closely for any deterioration and receive the best care possible, as she fully deserves!
