gooster Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks guys. He's not liking being confined to the floor. Last night I ended up picking him up and putting him on the sofa with me, which meant I spent all night making sure as soon as he stirred, that I was up and ready to put him on the floor before he jumps down He still isn't wanting to use his leg. I think he finds it easier to dash about on 3 legs than use his hurty leg, so we are going out to the garden at a snail's pace to persuade him to use it. Not seen him since 8am though as he is at mum and dad's house, so hopefully his painkillers have helped him use it a bit more today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think someone is enjoying being lifted and carried everywhere! He has been busy pulling his plaster off his leg yhoigh, but has left his stitches alone thankfully! The wound is looking well, and he seemed to want to weightbear a bit more tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Aw, glad he's on the mend and getting a bit more confidence in putting weight on it. Tis a big operation so he deserves to milk it for all it's worth and be spoiled rotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm really sorry to hear Charliegoo has been having trouble. I hope he has a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks all, we went for his 2 week check today. Vet is pleased with him, however he would like him to be using the leg a bit more. Tom did say though that because he is fit, little and agile, he will find it easier to move about on 3 legs. So he has recommended we start hydrotherapy asap. Stitches also came out today. He can start short 5 minute walks as of today, which again Tom said will help him use his leg. Felt a bit embarrassed though, as was quite hungry, and nearly passed out in the consulting room I love my vet, as he went and got me some water and chatted to me until I was feeling ok again. Would it be a bit mad to sell my house and move to Nantwich just so Tom can be my normal vet? Forgot to add, we are booked in for our first hydrotherapy session next Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Fingers crossed the hydro gets Charlie using the leg a bit more. I expect he's just got used to walking on 3 legs. Glad he's doing well otherwise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Charlie has had his 3rd hydro session today, got some pics today He's up to 12 minutes swimming now and really kicking with his leg. X rays next week to see how he is healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loobie Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Glad to see him coming on so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Aw, great to see him on the mend. Does he enjoy hydro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greygal Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Glad he seems to be making good progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 He does the most pathetic woe is me face when he is swimming around. Looks around to the outside looking like we are killing him. He doesn't like it when he has to rest on the ramp, but is ok when he is swimming around, apart from looking pathetic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 He does the most pathetic woe is me face when he is swimming around. Looks around to the outside looking like we are killing him. He doesn't like it when he has to rest on the ramp, but is ok when he is swimming around, apart from looking pathetic!! Awww, none of mine have enjoyed hydro either, they all seemed really good at just using their front legs and not the back ones. Good to see him making a recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Charlie had his follow up x rays on Friday. Vet said he's not fully healed yet, but nearly there. He's now allowed to do stairs However we are still on lead for another 4 weeks. Whilst he was sedated for his x rays, the vet removed a lump from his other back leg, so he's feeling a bit sorry for himself at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Glad the wee jaggy jumper is going from strength to strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 That's encouraging news that Charlie Goo is getting there and I shall continue to send the young man positive thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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