Monday, December 22, 2008
Another update:
Skippy is still doing well--and actually played with ME (without any other ferrets) for the first time this morning. He is going to do well here--he's trying to hard to be a good boy!!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
on a happier note...
Skipton has been out in general population (and in the cage with everyone) for over 48 hours and has not tried to eat anyone...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My Freckles has gone on to the Bridge...
I am truly starting to hate the Christmas season.
It is with a broken heart that I tell you all that Diane and I had to help Freckles to the Bridge last Sunday morning (12/14) . Over the past week he was having some trouble urinating (along with a UTI) so, we got him started on Clavamox and Propecia.
He was all set when I went to bed on Saturday night and was blocked when I woke up on Sunday morning.
We are blessed to have a vet that actually came in and opened the hospital on a Sunday morning for us.
He came to me as a behavioral foster--once we worked the behaviors out--it was determined that he was insulinomic, adrenal and had a bad kidney--so, he was to stay one of my "perma-fosters". He was a total "mama's boy" He would look up at me with that little pink nose (with the snuggies-as Aunty Diane liked to say) and his little freckled face--with such a look of "mama, I love you" and God, did I love him too. All week in the room,--I kept feeling like I was getting glimpses of him out of the corner of my eye--and then I would remember.
When you deal with rescue--ALL of the animals are special and all of them mean something to you, you love them all-but every so often--you come across someone who is just different. You don't know WHAT is different aobut them--but, it's like they got one of those tiny little claws caught in your heart. I've heard them called "heart ferrets" and I've been blessed to have more than one of them--but Freckles was most definatly one of my heart ferrets.
I will miss him dearly and look forward to seeing him at the Bridge--I hope he is being nice to Loki--but if not, I'm sure that Goliath will mediate--he always did.
May the tunnel rise up to meet you.May the wind always be at your tail.May the sun shine warm upon your whiskers,and rains fall soft upon your fur.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. With all my love,Mama
It is with a broken heart that I tell you all that Diane and I had to help Freckles to the Bridge last Sunday morning (12/14) . Over the past week he was having some trouble urinating (along with a UTI) so, we got him started on Clavamox and Propecia.
He was all set when I went to bed on Saturday night and was blocked when I woke up on Sunday morning.
We are blessed to have a vet that actually came in and opened the hospital on a Sunday morning for us.
He came to me as a behavioral foster--once we worked the behaviors out--it was determined that he was insulinomic, adrenal and had a bad kidney--so, he was to stay one of my "perma-fosters". He was a total "mama's boy" He would look up at me with that little pink nose (with the snuggies-as Aunty Diane liked to say) and his little freckled face--with such a look of "mama, I love you" and God, did I love him too. All week in the room,--I kept feeling like I was getting glimpses of him out of the corner of my eye--and then I would remember.
When you deal with rescue--ALL of the animals are special and all of them mean something to you, you love them all-but every so often--you come across someone who is just different. You don't know WHAT is different aobut them--but, it's like they got one of those tiny little claws caught in your heart. I've heard them called "heart ferrets" and I've been blessed to have more than one of them--but Freckles was most definatly one of my heart ferrets.
I will miss him dearly and look forward to seeing him at the Bridge--I hope he is being nice to Loki--but if not, I'm sure that Goliath will mediate--he always did.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truthRest well, my little friend--and until we meet again...
you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
May the tunnel rise up to meet you.May the wind always be at your tail.May the sun shine warm upon your whiskers,and rains fall soft upon your fur.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. With all my love,Mama
Sunday, November 30, 2008
and so the saga continues....
Well, it's actually not that exciting, but I will try to keep you somewhat entertained... When I got home, I took everyone out again and except for the usual scuffles--they seemed to be doing ok. Except at one point, Freckles was under the blanket with just his head poking out-and his face looked kind of weird (like a little girl with her pony tail too tight) so I pulled back the blanket... lo and behold--it wasn't a pony tail holder he had stuck to his head--but Skipton's face!! The funny thing is--even though Skipton has a grip like you wouldn't believe--I can stick my finger right in his mouth and pry his teeth off--he doesn't want to let go of the other ferret, but he doesn't even TRY to bite me (even as a reflex).
The nicer gentler weasles (Henri, Tempe and Latte) are starting to catch on--when he starts getting frisky, they run into the tunnels where they can defend themselves and keep him from munching on them (if they seemed distressed, I would save them--but honestly, they act like they think it's just a new game)
I think Coyle thinks he is playing--he just rolls around on the floor with him and bats him in the face and over the head with his paw when he (Skipton) latches on--until he lets go. (it's actually pretty funny to watch--honestly-sometimes I can't tell if Coyle is good natured, or not all that bright... LOL)
I KNOW that Meelo thinks he is playing (he plays REALLY rough--partly because of the way he was kept, he never really learned how to play) So, He is like "who hoo--bring it buddy--someone who finally plays right" Not sure that Skippy really gets that. LOL.
Al continues to try to stay under the radar (which is a good idea because he is also adrenal) and HILARIOUSLY, he doesn't even ATTEMPT to mess with Mari--I think she is just too mean. Miss Mari don't take NOO shit from Noone!! LOLOL. I love her--she's so funny.
He and Freckles seem to be the biggest problem right now--because they are both VERY adrenal and can't seem to stay away from each other. Picture this: "Don't touch me--I'm touching you--no, I'm going to touch you--Don't touch me--I'm touching you--no don't touch me--I'm touching you, etc..." except it's said with Clucking, screaming and squealing (have I mentioned before that Freckles is a complete Drama queen?)
I've been able to put him (Skippy) in the cage with my big group (or leave him out in the room) and he is usually Ok--until the chorus of "I'm touching you--stop touching me--I'm touching you...etc) starts between 5:30/6:00 AM and if they are loud enough (and they usually are) he is put back into his own cage.
He's had a melatonin implant and he (along with Freckles) will be getting a Lupron injection in the near future. So, I'm hoping that will calm them both down. But, all in all--he is doing better than expected (and better than he was at the shelter)
I'll keep you posted.
Time for another head count and Status:
I lost Aria the Friday after Thanksgiving--she crashed at the vets once again and we determined that (due to a lack of life quality) we would let her go. Go with God, my little furry girl.
(foster) Lila: is DANCING--she is coming out of her shell and is a joy to watch
(foster) Prissy: was 1.1 lbs when I got her--is now 1.5 :-) Good deal Priss--you GO girl!!
(foster) Freckles: His adrenal disease seems to be progressing--and I hope this upcoming Lupron shot will bring him some relief
(foster) Al: not really any changes (knock on wood)
(fosters) Baby Boy and Mandi: were adopted out to a WONDERFUL woman who will be a fantastic mom for them.
(foster) Skipton: Found wandering the streets of Boston--we took him in and as he started to recover, we determined that he would do better at my house
Paulhus's
Meelo--is now on Cosequin and is doing well on it--he is dancing. :-) His lymph nodes are back to normal--and we are continuing to monitor his BG. (Blood Glucose)
Coyle: has finally turned back into my winter beastie--in September he weighed 2.4 lbs and the other day was up to 3.0. :-) and his fur is beautiful again
Mari, Tempe, Latte and Henri are all doing the same (but that's a good thing)
KNOCK ON WOOD
The nicer gentler weasles (Henri, Tempe and Latte) are starting to catch on--when he starts getting frisky, they run into the tunnels where they can defend themselves and keep him from munching on them (if they seemed distressed, I would save them--but honestly, they act like they think it's just a new game)
I think Coyle thinks he is playing--he just rolls around on the floor with him and bats him in the face and over the head with his paw when he (Skipton) latches on--until he lets go. (it's actually pretty funny to watch--honestly-sometimes I can't tell if Coyle is good natured, or not all that bright... LOL)
I KNOW that Meelo thinks he is playing (he plays REALLY rough--partly because of the way he was kept, he never really learned how to play) So, He is like "who hoo--bring it buddy--someone who finally plays right" Not sure that Skippy really gets that. LOL.
Al continues to try to stay under the radar (which is a good idea because he is also adrenal) and HILARIOUSLY, he doesn't even ATTEMPT to mess with Mari--I think she is just too mean. Miss Mari don't take NOO shit from Noone!! LOLOL. I love her--she's so funny.
He and Freckles seem to be the biggest problem right now--because they are both VERY adrenal and can't seem to stay away from each other. Picture this: "Don't touch me--I'm touching you--no, I'm going to touch you--Don't touch me--I'm touching you--no don't touch me--I'm touching you, etc..." except it's said with Clucking, screaming and squealing (have I mentioned before that Freckles is a complete Drama queen?)
I've been able to put him (Skippy) in the cage with my big group (or leave him out in the room) and he is usually Ok--until the chorus of "I'm touching you--stop touching me--I'm touching you...etc) starts between 5:30/6:00 AM and if they are loud enough (and they usually are) he is put back into his own cage.
He's had a melatonin implant and he (along with Freckles) will be getting a Lupron injection in the near future. So, I'm hoping that will calm them both down. But, all in all--he is doing better than expected (and better than he was at the shelter)
I'll keep you posted.
Time for another head count and Status:
I lost Aria the Friday after Thanksgiving--she crashed at the vets once again and we determined that (due to a lack of life quality) we would let her go. Go with God, my little furry girl.
(foster) Lila: is DANCING--she is coming out of her shell and is a joy to watch
(foster) Prissy: was 1.1 lbs when I got her--is now 1.5 :-) Good deal Priss--you GO girl!!
(foster) Freckles: His adrenal disease seems to be progressing--and I hope this upcoming Lupron shot will bring him some relief
(foster) Al: not really any changes (knock on wood)
(fosters) Baby Boy and Mandi: were adopted out to a WONDERFUL woman who will be a fantastic mom for them.
(foster) Skipton: Found wandering the streets of Boston--we took him in and as he started to recover, we determined that he would do better at my house
Paulhus's
Meelo--is now on Cosequin and is doing well on it--he is dancing. :-) His lymph nodes are back to normal--and we are continuing to monitor his BG. (Blood Glucose)
Coyle: has finally turned back into my winter beastie--in September he weighed 2.4 lbs and the other day was up to 3.0. :-) and his fur is beautiful again
Mari, Tempe, Latte and Henri are all doing the same (but that's a good thing)
KNOCK ON WOOD
Saturday, November 29, 2008
My new work in progress....
On Wednesday, I brought home a new foster who "needs some work" in all honesty, it's very likely that he is "unadoptable" and therefore staying with me as a "permafoster"
He is VERY adrenal and we are currently working to get it under control. How that translates practically speaking is that he is aggressive. Think horny teen with no impulse control crossed with Neanderthal--and you might get the picture. The good thing is that it's not his fault and he really is a nice boy. (of course, the ferrets he is dragging around by their neck, may not agree)
We decided to send him to my house, 1. as a reward for all the hard work that I do... (hahahahaha--that was my joke-work your butt off, and as a reward, you get the ferret that doesn't get along with anyone...) 2 (the real reason) because I have a really great group of ferrets who like to mess around, but usually don't get offended easily --so they will either get away from whomever is bothering them, or bat them off-but it usually doesn't turn into a major aggressive episode. and 3. he likes to bother little girls--and my girls aren't little--my girls are tough and scary. One of my girls (Mari) made Diane's Alpha cry and we had to go rescue him. :-(
So, I brought him home on Wednesday-and let him out in the room with a couple of guys, just to see how it would work out. At first, I just had him out with Henri and Tempe (my kids who get along with EVERYONE) thinking he might not mess with them. At first he didn't--but, then I found him dragging Henri under the cage by his neck--with Henri completely limp (he wasn't hurting him, and Henri was acting appropriately to a more dominant ferret)--but, I didn't want him to be subjected to that. So, for his protection, Henri went back in the cage. A couple minutes later, the same thing happened to Tempe--so, I rescued her and put her in the cage.
So, after that, I thought that I would go straight to the big guns--no more messing around--yes, that means...MARI came out. (cue scary music). My mindset was that he might not continue to try to mess with someone who won't let him.
It actually worked--he tried to mess with her for about an hour--and she tried to mess with him right back--and then they got tired--so, there would be about 15 minutes of quiet with periodic messing with each other noises. Then they decided that they would be friends.
Then came the next step--another ferret. But, who should it be?? I decided the nice kids were out of the question (at least for that night) so that meant that Tempe, Henri and La La were staying in the cage. Al can be fresh with the smaller girls-(cause he's kind of a bully) and I was afraid that he would get the fur kicked out of him. Freckles is also adrenal and I could just picture the two adrenel boys going at it, so that was out. There was no way I was going to subject my foster girls to him because they are too delicate and even don't associate with my beasties. So--that left Coyle and Meelo--which could go either way. Sometimes Coyle is a bully and other times he totally takes crap--it depends on his mood. I never really know how he will react to each new ferret. On the other hand-Meelo NEVER takes shit (but he's so big, he rarely gets it) so, it could go either way. I thought that I would give it a shot.
The immediately went at it--but more noise than aggression--both their tails were poofed, but I knew that Meelo wasn't really mad because he is not descent ed and when he is truly mad--trust me, all know it!! That went on for a little bit then it settled down. I needed to go to bed, so I put Skipton (the new kid) in his own cage (for every one's safety) and went to bed.
The next morning, I was feeling dangerous (lol) so I let them all out (except the foster girls) and there were a couple of scuffles, but nothing major (mostly between him and Freckles, which I suspected) and Al was under the radar, hiding out. (LOL)
I let them all hang out for a bit and then put him in the separate cage again so I could go "do Thanksgiving"
To be continued....
He is VERY adrenal and we are currently working to get it under control. How that translates practically speaking is that he is aggressive. Think horny teen with no impulse control crossed with Neanderthal--and you might get the picture. The good thing is that it's not his fault and he really is a nice boy. (of course, the ferrets he is dragging around by their neck, may not agree)
We decided to send him to my house, 1. as a reward for all the hard work that I do... (hahahahaha--that was my joke-work your butt off, and as a reward, you get the ferret that doesn't get along with anyone...) 2 (the real reason) because I have a really great group of ferrets who like to mess around, but usually don't get offended easily --so they will either get away from whomever is bothering them, or bat them off-but it usually doesn't turn into a major aggressive episode. and 3. he likes to bother little girls--and my girls aren't little--my girls are tough and scary. One of my girls (Mari) made Diane's Alpha cry and we had to go rescue him. :-(
So, I brought him home on Wednesday-and let him out in the room with a couple of guys, just to see how it would work out. At first, I just had him out with Henri and Tempe (my kids who get along with EVERYONE) thinking he might not mess with them. At first he didn't--but, then I found him dragging Henri under the cage by his neck--with Henri completely limp (he wasn't hurting him, and Henri was acting appropriately to a more dominant ferret)--but, I didn't want him to be subjected to that. So, for his protection, Henri went back in the cage. A couple minutes later, the same thing happened to Tempe--so, I rescued her and put her in the cage.
So, after that, I thought that I would go straight to the big guns--no more messing around--yes, that means...MARI came out. (cue scary music). My mindset was that he might not continue to try to mess with someone who won't let him.
It actually worked--he tried to mess with her for about an hour--and she tried to mess with him right back--and then they got tired--so, there would be about 15 minutes of quiet with periodic messing with each other noises. Then they decided that they would be friends.
Then came the next step--another ferret. But, who should it be?? I decided the nice kids were out of the question (at least for that night) so that meant that Tempe, Henri and La La were staying in the cage. Al can be fresh with the smaller girls-(cause he's kind of a bully) and I was afraid that he would get the fur kicked out of him. Freckles is also adrenal and I could just picture the two adrenel boys going at it, so that was out. There was no way I was going to subject my foster girls to him because they are too delicate and even don't associate with my beasties. So--that left Coyle and Meelo--which could go either way. Sometimes Coyle is a bully and other times he totally takes crap--it depends on his mood. I never really know how he will react to each new ferret. On the other hand-Meelo NEVER takes shit (but he's so big, he rarely gets it) so, it could go either way. I thought that I would give it a shot.
The immediately went at it--but more noise than aggression--both their tails were poofed, but I knew that Meelo wasn't really mad because he is not descent ed and when he is truly mad--trust me, all know it!! That went on for a little bit then it settled down. I needed to go to bed, so I put Skipton (the new kid) in his own cage (for every one's safety) and went to bed.
The next morning, I was feeling dangerous (lol) so I let them all out (except the foster girls) and there were a couple of scuffles, but nothing major (mostly between him and Freckles, which I suspected) and Al was under the radar, hiding out. (LOL)
I let them all hang out for a bit and then put him in the separate cage again so I could go "do Thanksgiving"
To be continued....
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Just to touch base
Nothing really new going on on the weasly front (knock on wood)
Meelo is doing well--healing up fantastically from surgery. A week ago I found some enlarged lymph nodes on him --freaked out and brought him the vet. She also was concerned about them--but, she did an Albumin on him and it was normal--add that to the fact that he is not ACTING sick, I was kind of reassured and we will just keep a close eye on him--he is already on pred anyway. I am going to bring him in once a month for a few months to have him (and his albumin) checked and then we will work from there.
Right now I have 13 ferrets in the house--I have more fosters then personal guys (and that hasn't happened since the OH guys at the inception of this blog)
My guys are:
Coyle, Latte, Tempe, Meelo, Henri and Mari
Fosters are: Freckles (long term behavioral) You all know about the Freckles!
Al (long term/hospice) He was returned to us to someone who we had believed was a responsible owner (that we had adopted to) She brought him to the Rabies clinic, but he was really skinny and having diarrea so we didn't vaccinate him and told her to bring him to the vet. Months later, she askes Diane if she can watch him for the weekend (after never having brought him to the vet) and now he was even sicker and skinnier. She acted like her heart was breaking leaving him for the weekend--called once to check on him and then never called again. At that point, we had already decided she wasn't getting him back, so we didn't follow up with her. There was about a week there when I didn't think he was going to make it. Well, 5 minutes ago, he was just dancing and dooking with Henry--but, I think he's still a little delicate, so he's not going anywhere.
Prissy: came in with another ferret from the MSCPA--she was really thin and not eating--she was also having insulinomic seizures. I nursed both her and Lovey (Lovey seeming to be in better shape) after about a week, Lovey just seemed really off and I rushed her to the vet--she had a perforation in her abdomen--nobody knew why or how and I had to let her go to the Bridge. In the meantime--I still had Prissy--who was a little old cranky girl (between 7 -8 yrs old) she didn't like any other ferrets (would hiss and bite if they came near her) I was very worried about her--but, I finally found a soup combination that she liked and she started to put on weight. She is still a small girl--but, she has a little bit of heft to her and her fur is beautiful. But, best of all--3 months later she has made friends (of my nice guys) and huggles and snuggles them--also sometimes she goes into a blanket and snuggles me.
Lila came in with a little maniac girl--I had them both at my house for a bit (because the shelter was overloaded) --but, we decided that Lila was too delicate to be adopted (just seemed to get emotionally stressed VERY easy) and didn't seem really bonded to the little girl--so, Tawni went to the Shelter to be adopted and Lila stayed with me. She is still really laid back--and still just seems sad --but, she loves her soup and snuggles with the nice guys.
Aria came into the shelter after being found by Animal control in N Attleboro--she seemed like a young, vibrant completley adoptable girl. We took her into the Vets to have her shots so we could adopt her out--and she went into an insulinomic crisis (none of us-even the vet, suspected she was insulinomic) after about 4 hours, we got her stable and she wasn't totally good for another week or so--she needed really close monitering --she is doing well now, but because she needs to be monitered so closely, she is staying with me (besides the fact that she bonded with Lila immediatley)
Baby Boy Polar Weasel and Mandi came into the shelter a coulpe weeks ago from the MSPCA--we were told they were biters, so they came home with me right away for rehab. Well, I'm not sure who decided that these two are biters, but whoever it is--has NO experience dealing with ferrets. They are a little nibbley00but I think that was more because they weren't used to being handled. They are both very lovable and affectionate- If I have the right material pants on, Mandi crawls right up my leg to my chest where she then smothers me with kisses. Baby boy is actually concerning to me--he looks young, but doesn't have the appropriate activity level--even if we can get him to play, he only does for a minute and then goes off somewhere to go to sleep.
Baby Boy and Lila will be going to the vet in the near future to be checked out--but, it's one of those JAR cases (Just Ain't Right) so.....
That's what is new here. On Saturday, we did a birthday party for an amazing little girl (no--we don't do birthday parties and the only reason we did this one, because of the little girl) she was turning 11--and in her invitation--requested no presents--that everyone give donations to us in luei of presents. (and now you see the kind of little girl she is and why we did a birthday party for her) it was fun and educational--and all of the girls were super respectful of the animals. Gives me hope for today's youth!!
Meelo is doing well--healing up fantastically from surgery. A week ago I found some enlarged lymph nodes on him --freaked out and brought him the vet. She also was concerned about them--but, she did an Albumin on him and it was normal--add that to the fact that he is not ACTING sick, I was kind of reassured and we will just keep a close eye on him--he is already on pred anyway. I am going to bring him in once a month for a few months to have him (and his albumin) checked and then we will work from there.
Right now I have 13 ferrets in the house--I have more fosters then personal guys (and that hasn't happened since the OH guys at the inception of this blog)
My guys are:
Coyle, Latte, Tempe, Meelo, Henri and Mari
Fosters are: Freckles (long term behavioral) You all know about the Freckles!
Al (long term/hospice) He was returned to us to someone who we had believed was a responsible owner (that we had adopted to) She brought him to the Rabies clinic, but he was really skinny and having diarrea so we didn't vaccinate him and told her to bring him to the vet. Months later, she askes Diane if she can watch him for the weekend (after never having brought him to the vet) and now he was even sicker and skinnier. She acted like her heart was breaking leaving him for the weekend--called once to check on him and then never called again. At that point, we had already decided she wasn't getting him back, so we didn't follow up with her. There was about a week there when I didn't think he was going to make it. Well, 5 minutes ago, he was just dancing and dooking with Henry--but, I think he's still a little delicate, so he's not going anywhere.
Prissy: came in with another ferret from the MSCPA--she was really thin and not eating--she was also having insulinomic seizures. I nursed both her and Lovey (Lovey seeming to be in better shape) after about a week, Lovey just seemed really off and I rushed her to the vet--she had a perforation in her abdomen--nobody knew why or how and I had to let her go to the Bridge. In the meantime--I still had Prissy--who was a little old cranky girl (between 7 -8 yrs old) she didn't like any other ferrets (would hiss and bite if they came near her) I was very worried about her--but, I finally found a soup combination that she liked and she started to put on weight. She is still a small girl--but, she has a little bit of heft to her and her fur is beautiful. But, best of all--3 months later she has made friends (of my nice guys) and huggles and snuggles them--also sometimes she goes into a blanket and snuggles me.
Lila came in with a little maniac girl--I had them both at my house for a bit (because the shelter was overloaded) --but, we decided that Lila was too delicate to be adopted (just seemed to get emotionally stressed VERY easy) and didn't seem really bonded to the little girl--so, Tawni went to the Shelter to be adopted and Lila stayed with me. She is still really laid back--and still just seems sad --but, she loves her soup and snuggles with the nice guys.
Aria came into the shelter after being found by Animal control in N Attleboro--she seemed like a young, vibrant completley adoptable girl. We took her into the Vets to have her shots so we could adopt her out--and she went into an insulinomic crisis (none of us-even the vet, suspected she was insulinomic) after about 4 hours, we got her stable and she wasn't totally good for another week or so--she needed really close monitering --she is doing well now, but because she needs to be monitered so closely, she is staying with me (besides the fact that she bonded with Lila immediatley)
Baby Boy Polar Weasel and Mandi came into the shelter a coulpe weeks ago from the MSPCA--we were told they were biters, so they came home with me right away for rehab. Well, I'm not sure who decided that these two are biters, but whoever it is--has NO experience dealing with ferrets. They are a little nibbley00but I think that was more because they weren't used to being handled. They are both very lovable and affectionate- If I have the right material pants on, Mandi crawls right up my leg to my chest where she then smothers me with kisses. Baby boy is actually concerning to me--he looks young, but doesn't have the appropriate activity level--even if we can get him to play, he only does for a minute and then goes off somewhere to go to sleep.
Baby Boy and Lila will be going to the vet in the near future to be checked out--but, it's one of those JAR cases (Just Ain't Right) so.....
That's what is new here. On Saturday, we did a birthday party for an amazing little girl (no--we don't do birthday parties and the only reason we did this one, because of the little girl) she was turning 11--and in her invitation--requested no presents--that everyone give donations to us in luei of presents. (and now you see the kind of little girl she is and why we did a birthday party for her) it was fun and educational--and all of the girls were super respectful of the animals. Gives me hope for today's youth!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Post Op recheck
Meelo had his 2 week post op checkup yesterday and it went very well. ALL of the swelling is gone (even the swelling in the joint, which would normally still be there for a dog or a cat) He is off activity restriction and I'm going to try to start swimming him for rehab (try being the operative word here--if anything, at least the video will provide a few laughs) He is actively using the leg-although he sometimes holds it straight out like he used to. I believe part of that is habitual because he is so used to being aware of it and holding it like that--and I think it will get better with time.
I'll keep you posted regarding how water rehab goes...
LOL
I'll keep you posted regarding how water rehab goes...
LOL
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