Angel and I had a short break – now it feels like we are somewhat confined again. It certainly must feel this way to Angel.

It was back to the Vet again this week – Wednesday to see the Vet and Thursday for more surgery. Angel now has a hot spot on her neck which required anesthetic and lancing. She also had her teeth cleaned at the same time. I do give her dental chews (as recommended by the Vet) and her regular diet is food designed to help with plaque, tartar, etc. I do wonder if any of this does any good.

Angel is wearing the dreaded cone again to keep her from scratching the area. Mother has the job of doing her treatment and dispensing the medications. Hopefully I never mix up Angel’s medication and my medication.

Yesterday, I cut my grass and then had Angel outside to enjoy a nice cool breeze while I pulled some more weeds.

It is now getting warmer and more humidity is on the way. The good folks at the Vet’s office told me they have seen more allergies and skin problems this summer – in part due to the high heat and humidity.

Off to check on Angel now.

Gail

Angel and I got our ‘Out of Jail’ card the end of July – what a relief. It was so nice to remove the baby gate from the top of the stairs and to let Angel run and jump again. Actually, she was running before – the only way to stop that was to keep her on a leash or to keep her crated. It is nice to be back to some normalcy again.

I didn’t know if I would make it through the 10 weeks or not – 2 weeks after she tore the ligament and then a further 8 weeks following surgery. I was really getting tired the last 3 weeks – especially the last trip of the evening before bed time. I was tired and I had to carry her up the stairs – the Vet did agree I could let her go down stairs by then if I had her on a short leash and she went slowly. Apparently there is more pressure on the dog’s back legs climbing stairs as opposed to going down the stairs. It was particularly challenging if the deck steps were wet due to rain – I really had to be careful then. I hung unto the deck railing for dear life!!

It would have been nice if I would have received some help during this time but that was never to be. Everyone I know seems to be considerably older than I am so they are unable to do much except give advice.

Angel is sure enjoying her new found freedom again. It didn’t take long before she was finding her way down to the recreation room – this has been her favourite room for a long time. She loves to go down there and relax on the chesterfield. If I don’t see her upstairs, I know where to find her.

Time to get some supper – I have discovered my blood sugars are elevated lately so I am watching the sugar readings more closely.

TTFN

Gail and Angel

I have been dog sitting my Bichon, Angel for nearly 6 weeks now. She decided on May 19 to race out of the bedroom and her intent was to race down the stairs to the recreation room. She managed one step and tore the ACL (anterior crucial ligament) in her left knee. I had just come home from an appointment in the afternoon and went into the bedroom to put my shoes away. I heard a couple of soft cries and went out to investigate. I won’t go into all the details but I made a phone call to the Vet’s office the next day and took Angel to see the Vet the following day (Friday). She was sure Angel had torn her ACL and I had to take her back the next Tuesday for anesthetic and x-rays. The x-rays confirmed that she indeed had torn the ACL and needed surgery. The surgery was done the following Wednesday – 2 weeks to the day that Angel tore the ligament. I had just taken Angel to the Vet 2 days before she hurt her leg – she had her annual exam, vaccines, heart worm test. When I left the office – I thought that should be it for another year. Ya, right!! I don’t think I will ever say that again.

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