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Bedrock of the Community
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Just saw all of this to day and so glad for the happy outcome. I was fearful when I started reading. So very hard to lose a cherished pet and so very happy for you that this turned out with her back to normal!  |
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Just saw this topic....glad she's doing well, do you still have Laurel?
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Thanks JB, Earl and Greasy I work very hard to get her back from the brink - it was touch and go on about day 4, but the IV fluids she took did the job hugely. I'm happy, she id VERY happy now. Now I need to let her front leg heal up - I think I know what happened to it - on day 3 I was taking he to the vet, and I had been helping her get in and out of my truck - when I opened the door to get her, she started getting out on her own, but she was weak and fell out as I tried to catch her. she landed hard on her front legs and it actually strained my back as well - but I think the fall injured her - so it will take time to get better. I have her on an easy exercise plan to help, short walks and minimal running. I also massage her leg to keep the muscles strong. so I guess she is getting some PT during her recouperation time.  and Yes Greasy, I still have Laurel too  |
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update my my Hardy (the dog) She is back to normal now, no more limping - and I have her on Gabapentin to help with the pain and mending - just so happens that I'm on the same med, so I'm sharing mine with her, much cheaper that way. |
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Glad to hear that she is doing well!  Take care of yourself, too. It's important to take care of the caregiver. You've all been through quite the ordeal here. Enjoy some rest from the stress and every moment with your pup! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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So glad to hear your big ol' pup is doing better!
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yep, she is getting stronger everyday - now she (and the other dog) will find their ball and will bug me to toss it for here all the time. The names of my dogs are Laurel and Hardy And people say that dogs are color blind - I say no to that. I have 2 balls for the dogs, one blue and one lime colored. Hardy knows that the blue one is hers and Laurel always chases the lime one. |
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Sweet girl glad to hear she is better.
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yes, her limp is just about completely gone now.
But I do notice a change in her personality - I think that she is very aware of what her condition was and that I went to extreme measures to save her. Now she follows me all over the house wher I go she follows, even when I'm simply opening up doors and windows, she is right by my side.
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So glad to hear the good news Dearborn. May good health follow you both (all three) in the days , months and years ahead.
I agree about dogs and color awareness, I have seen it in our dogs as well
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thank you freespeech  |
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