Mouse the Large Munsterlander

Mouse the Large Munsterlander The Journey of Mouse the Large Munsterlander. Sharing his story as he follows on in Jigsaws footsteps

Post walk snuggles, he’s feeling a bit sore at the moment so he was a bit more needy and just wanted to snuggle after be...
29/05/2026

Post walk snuggles, he’s feeling a bit sore at the moment so he was a bit more needy and just wanted to snuggle after being dried

He’s melting in this current heatwave 🥵
28/05/2026

He’s melting in this current heatwave 🥵

Relaxing in the garden on his after a morning dip down by the river. We love our Canissage mat for post walk cooldowns ...
26/05/2026

Relaxing in the garden on his after a morning dip down by the river. We love our Canissage mat for post walk cooldowns helping to relax him and ease any muscle aches and stiffness

What is it with Munsters and collecting accessories on walks
24/05/2026

What is it with Munsters and collecting accessories on walks

Why is it that even in this sweltering heat that they want to be on you or touching you?
23/05/2026

Why is it that even in this sweltering heat that they want to be on you or touching you?

Bird watching was on today’s agenda during his walk apparently
19/05/2026

Bird watching was on today’s agenda during his walk apparently

I feel like I have failed Mouse, he doesn’t live the life I feel he should. I had big dreams for him when he arrived in ...
18/05/2026

I feel like I have failed Mouse, he doesn’t live the life I feel he should.

I had big dreams for him when he arrived in my lap, it was not long after having to say a sudden goodbye to my previous Munster.

He was never meant to be a replacement, and it was just luck that he came into my life when he did.

I had dreams of him competing in agility, taking part in dog powered sports, going on long walks exploring and breed showing. Unfortunately life hasn’t worked out like that for him.

At just 4 months old he went lame and was subsequently diagnosed with OCD in both elbows and left shoulder. At 6 months old he had his first surgery on his left elbow and shoulder, 2 months later he had surgery on his right elbow.

Recovery was hard, trying to keep a puppy still and calm after major joint surgery is not easy. We relied heavily on sedatives, a mix of pain killers, coming up with new ideas to keep him stimulated but still.

Our dreams of an active life were shattered, he would not be able to train or compete in dog sports, his exercise will always be managed throughout his life to keep him comfortable, he has daily painkillers as surgery isn’t a cure for OCD it just helps manage it.

We’ve learnt a lot since his initial diagnosis and I would definitely do things differently if I ever go through something similar in the future.

He seems to be happy and enjoy his life but i feel sad for all the things he hasn’t got to experience and how I have to manage his lifestyle

He has regular physio therapy, hydrotherapy, daily painkillers, PEMF treatments at home, Canissage pulse massage treatments, laser therapy, joint supplements and ramps for the car and around the house

This has nothing to do with his breeder who has been supportive, it is unfortunately something that can happen when a dog grows and develops and things don’t grow all at the same rate

Just chilling during his physio session with the amazing Lisa
17/11/2025

Just chilling during his physio session with the amazing Lisa

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