Dusty had his x rays today.
When we took him in, the lovely orthopaedic surgeon made a fuss of him then examined his leg
and said he couldn’t get the patella to pop out of place – which was great!
He then took him away for his
x rays and we had a couple of hours to kill. We decided not to go anywhere but
sat in the car for a while with a cup of coffee. I practised writing with my
left hand (see Rosemary’s blog for why) and we watched the comings and goings
of other patients and their people.
It was quiet in the waiting
room so we went back inside half an hour before we were due to pick him up. Lovely
vet came out, saw us sitting there and said, “The x rays were great and he’s
awake. I’ll see if he’s okay to come home.”
A minute later there he was,
still a bit woozy from the anaesthetic, but pleased to see us. We can increase
his on-lead walks now and we’re to ring in three weeks to let the vet know how he’s
doing. He’s still not allowed to see Poppy because of the rough and tumble
risk, but hopefully it won’t be too much longer.
He’s still hopping
occasionally, but hopefully that will fade as he exercises more and with the
help of hydrotherapy.
He got a lovely bandage with
pictures of tractors on (from the anaesthetic).
Hi Teresa. I love Dusty's bandage. Please send him mine and The Terrible Trio's best wishes for a speedy recovery. Although, The TT only wish him that if he's not a cat-chaser. I sympathise with him not being able to be as active as he'd like as I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and have had to spend 24 hours a day wearing a sling for the past 6 weeks. That brings me on to 'writing with your wrong hand'. Luckily for me, the surgery was on my right arm and, for writing and a few others things - but not all things - I'm a leftie. Many years ago, whilst still at school (so you can tell it was a very long time ago!) I sprained my left wrist and was quickly informed by my teachers that it didn't let me off doing my written work. (No computers to help in those days.) So, I had to learn very quickly to write with my right (my 'wrong') hand. I can't remember if doing so changed the tone or content of my English work, but I doubt it would apply now anyway, since I generally write straight to computer using both hands on the keyboard. I think I'll try the handwriting thing once my right arm's better - I'll give myself a subject to write about and then hand write it first with the left (the 'right') hand and then with the write (the 'wrong') hand. Did you follow all of that? lol
ReplyDeleteTell The TT that Dusty only chases cats that beat Harley up! I didn't realise you'd had shoulder surgery - I do sympathise, 6 weeks in a sling is no fun is it and it must be so frustrating. When I broke my left arm (probably around the same age you were) I was told I had to use my hand as much as possible and I ended up being able to use my left (wrong) hand better than I could before I broke it. Isn't it funny. Hope your shoulder is better very soon xx
DeleteThank goodness the end is in sight and you, Dusty et al can get back to normal. Much as I love your blog it would be wonderful not to read any more about sick pets for a long, long time. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynne - yes it would be wonderful - I'll have to think of something else to write about :-) xxx
DeleteWhat absolutely fantastic news, Teresa. The relief must be truly wonderful. So very, very pleased for you. Love and hugs to you and Dusty - well everyone. I know you've all been so worried. xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue - it was certainly better than I could have hoped :-) xx
DeleteThat's great news, i'm so pleased for you and Dusty. I do love Dusty's bandage too. :)xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb - the bandage has gone now! He suddenly realised it was there so I removed it before he ate it :-) xx
DeleteThat's wonderful news, Teresa. I'm so pleased for you all, especially Dusty who is probably anxious to get out more now he's not in discomfort.
ReplyDeleteI like the tractor bandage too.:-)
Thank you, Carol - he's loving being allowed to move around freely in the house - and not having to be carried up and downstairs. Mind you, he's hesitated a few times either going upstairs or coming in through the front or back door as if to say "Well come on then, pick me up!" :-) xx
DeleteWonderful news. So pleased for you all. x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne :-) xx
DeleteAww. Good news! My dog had to have her paw wrapped up when she lost a toenail and it's heartbreaking to see them like that...but cute in a way, too! They get lots of loving when they're sick.
ReplyDeleteThank you - but ooh that would be so painful, losing a toenail! They definitely get all the cuddles when they're not well :-) xx
DeleteThat's that's great news and I hope Dusty and Harley can soon be rough and tumbling together again😄 Animals and children - I think the pleasures just about outweigh the worries. Onwards and upwards!
DeleteJust about, Maggie :-) It's just so nice to have him being able to be free round the house and with me by choice rather than because he has to be :-) xx
DeleteBrilliant, wonderful news, Teresa! I'm so pleased for you all and especially for Dusty himself of course. And that bandage is gorgeous! Hopefully it won't be too much longer before Dusty and Poppy are rough and tumbling again. So very happy for you. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna - he's so full of joy bless him :-) xx
DeleteHow lovely to hear about Dusty's great progress, Teresa - love the bandage. Glad you were creatively occupied while waiting - hope it worked, though you're probably already very creative!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary. He's doing really well with his extra and longer walks - and enjoying his freedom in the house :-) xx
DeleteAn interesting exercise, Teresa. I always write my happy Christmas message in my left hand (I am right handed) for Secret Santa purposes but I just tried writing a sentence with my left and frankly, my shoulders ached with the tension of it. Funnily enough, I am ambidextrous in a lot of things other than writing and positively left handed when I eat. Our brains are fascinating eh? X
ReplyDeleteInteresting about your left handed eating, Debbie. I eat left handed sometimes - usually when holding Dusty with my right (when he was having to be restrained anyway) :-) xx
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