My story

I think my pawrent had a bit of trouble getting her blog up and running so I thought I’d give you some background information about me, Eddie. I’m a boarder terrier and I had to have my right rear leg amputated about six weeks ago  due to a road accident. I’m nearly 10 years old, a little overweight which my pawrents are addressing (I’ve gone from 15.9 kg to 14.0 kg).  I also had really bad friction burns on my tummy from being dragged along the road but I’m pleased to report that they are all healed nicely. My pawrents were so worried about me but now I’m doing so well that I though I’d get me one of those bloggy things to encourage lots of other dogs out there, especially older ones like me who might struggle more in the beginning. A week after my op, I went off to see the vet who removed my stitches and my wound wasvery neat and tidy. I’m also very pleased to report that I caused havoc for my pawrents as I’d spotted the squeeky toy section on my way in (my favourite toys in the whole world). As soon as they put me down I was off to find ’em and even though the floor was slippery I showed ’em a clean pair of heels I can tell you. I managed to poke my head into every cat basket that was on sale on my way through too. My mum was forced to run after me ha, ha! I can report that I’m somewhat a celebrity in the vets and everyone is always pleased to see me and they are all astounded at my progress and give my pawrents lots of praise for the care they’ve given me. I can now run about happily and I’m getting stronger every day. Yesterday my Mum and Sis took me down to the fields which lead to the river behind where we live (I haven’t been there since my accident). They took me in the car to the bottom of the lane because I still can’t manage a big, big walk. As soon as I got out of the car I recongnised where I was and knew a dip in the river was in order so I was off. I hopped all the way there had a lovely relaxing dip in the river and then hopped all the way back (over half a mile). My folks were astounded at my achievement and I was pretty pleased with myself too. My doggie brother Floyd was also very excited that he had his mate back to play with in the river. He said it was just like old times! I had a very smiley face for the rest of the day I can tell you. Keep hopping everyone, who said life on three legs was all doom and gloom!!! By the way, I’ve also got a smart new harness which has a handle on the top so my folks can give me a helping hand if I need it and it’s also useful for helping me up the stairs. My human sister says she’s going to get a long handle so that she can wear me on her shoudler like a designer handbag….cheeky!!

 

Hydrotherapy

Eddie here! I’ve now been for my first hydrotherapy session and boy oh boy what fun. First they made sure I was safe by putting me in a floatation jacket and then they put me into the pool and got me to try and catch one of my favourite types of toy…..a squeaky toy!!!! Ace fun and I’m told by my pawrents that it’s good for me too. Now how about that for a bonus, all the fun of water, squeaky toys and it’s helping me to strengthen my muscles? I can’t wait to go again 🙂