ruthcatrin
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I should also add that Angus ate SOME of his breakfast today! YAY!
Yay!
I should also add that Angus ate SOME of his breakfast today! YAY!
What seems to help the most with Ham's energy is car rides. He loves the stimulation of going out with us to see new places, and the back of my car all folds down so there's plenty of space to lay. The only thing about that is is ensuring he is either sitting or laying down in case I need to brake hard. I don't want to throw him forward.
The restrictions are hardest at the start. I had Kryten on restricted activity for about 5 weeks before his surgery and once his meds kicked in it took creativity to keep him entertained. One of things he learnt was how to play lying down. It allowed us to do much of what we normally would without putting extra strain on his elbow. I also found the extra work needed to remember to keep his torso on the ground and the resulting squirming as he tried to move tired him out faster. It is also a continual process. As they feel better it takes more creativity to keep them challenged within the boundaries of what they can do.
It will get better and in the future you will have stories that you can look back on and laugh at. For example: one of the scariest moments of Kryten's recovery was when he sat up with 'crazy eyes' 9 days post surgery. I literally flew across the room and laid on top of him to prevent the zoomies. It was an unique perspective on how strong his body actually is.
I just copied and pasted from FB and I didn't watch the videos
Donna Hill- Crate Rest Activities for Dogs after Back, Hip, Leg Injuries, ACL or TPLO, Heartworm Treatment etc.
[video=youtube;YfL99xcEpXc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfL99xcEpXc[/video]
Jamie Robinson's Crate Games
https://www.facebook.com/download/519336341531175/Jamie%20Robinson_s%20Bed%20Rest%20Games.docx
Sarah Wilson- Dog Care: Top 10 Tips for Surviving Crate Rest
http://sarahwilsondogexpert.com/dog-care-surviving-crate-rest/
Crate Rest and the High Drive Dog
http://highdrivedogs.com/blog/2012/08/21/crate-rest-and-the-high-drive-dog/
YAHOOOOOO! Angus can go on walks=great progress!
According to the vet, Angus can now go on leashed walks! Hooray!
He is still not allowed to run or play off leash and jumping is still a no-no.
Each of those milestones reached are what makes the hassle of the restrictions completely worth it.
I'm noticing more bald patches on Angus, so the Advantage Multi isn't working...
He's got another appointment on the 31st. So we shall see! I keep meaning to order Nu Stock.
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