It's The Little Things That Make Life Such A Big Deal!
Posted by Hattiemae on 10/31/2009, 9:28 am
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Dixie slept pretty well last night. I gave her the injection about 11:30 because she was getting restless, and it really helped.
She surprised me by eating a good breakfast. I was able to get both her pain pills down her with her meal, and she's been mostly quiet since then.
I have had her outside several times but she hasn't pottied yet. She's peed small amounts in the crate (and once on me when I was carrying her) so I'm not worried, but I am anxious for her to start getting back to normal in that respect. I think a big part of her not peeing outside is that while she is balancing well on 3 legs when standing still, she can't take a step yet without losing her balance. It's hard to watch her struggle and I'm helping her a lot. I know she'll get it eventually. I suspect her pain level is still high enough that it's making her hesitant to try too much movement. I have figured out how to carry her now without making her cry so that's good for both of us.
I have a relaxed day ahead of me so other than one short errand I have to do, I'll be home all day with her. In order to keep her calm and quiet, and to keep the other dogs from being too nosy/interested, she's staying in one of the greyhound crates. Much as I'd like to have her out to cuddle, I know she's better off where she is for the time being. I can at least watch TV or read in the living room to be with her. I'm not sure that brings her any comfort, but it makes me feel better.
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