Vet Visit June 8 by Mick
Woof – good evening Pack and friends!
I am a very happy dude tonight. A lot has happened —
This AM my grandpawrents took me to see my doctor for infusion #3. It was quite the car ride. . . the seat was slippery even with a blanket. . .being a tripawd makes it even more difficult. [I need to tell Dad to get me a seat belt] We finally got to the doctor’s office. I went inside . . .reluctantly. After the shot and the vet told me that I didn’t need to wear the t-shirt anymore – unless I want to. Woof! They said the incisions look marvelous. She recommended that I practice walking over low objects like pool noodles or flat 2x4s to practice using a three-point gait and not walk so fast on the lead.
I don’t see my doctor again for 2 weeks! Woof! Something said about the next visit . . . but I was ready to LEAVE. Dad will get that information all figured out. My doctor was SOOO pleased with my progress that I was cleared to visit my friends.
My grandpawrents then took me to visit family and my cousin Wedge. Wedge is a border collie. . . very friendly dude with limited self-control and doesn’t always practice good social manners. He was so happy to see me! He checked me out and give me a lick or two. We wanted to play, but Wedge was getting a bit too rough. He kept trying to ‘herd’ me. So, I went inside. Maybe the next time I see him, I will feel more like playing his way.
After our visit with family, we stopped by Dad’s house. I was so happy to be HOME. While grandmaw watered the indoor plants, my next-door neighbor was watering the outdoor plants, and grandpaw took me on a walk to the mailbox and back. He said that I did GREAT.
We finished the watering, and I checked out the couch . . . which felt GRRREEEAAATTT (just like I left it!!!). Then got back into the car and headed back to my grandpawrents house. I slept most of the way home.
I can’t tell if I am tired because it was such a full day or due to my shot. But it sure feels good not to wear a t-shirt!!
Woof-Woof (‘til next time)
Mick
YOU DID IT! Congrats Mick, you made it through the toughest parts of recovery. YAY for no more t-shirt!
Sounds like a long day, hope you are not too sore. Even though I know you had tons of fun, try your best to take it easy OK? We don’t want you to hurt yourself playing too hard or walking too far, it’s still early. Those exercises your vet prescribed are GREAT! I wish more vets would give that kind of advice to new Tripawds.
Slow and steady like a turtle, you’re doing it!
Geez! I got exhausted just reading about your busy day, so I’m sure your were very tired after such an activity filled day!
And YAY for being able to go nekked again😎
Do happy to hear Joe well you are doing. Being a very loved dog with wich good care certainly helps!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!