Monthly Archives: September 2009

Week 1, Day 2

That makes it 5 weeks and 6 days to go before I’m out of prison… I’m now in more pain than before yesterday, and can no longer play with my brother or go for walks / runs.  Mummy says this will … Continue reading

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Good Night

I had a good night last night – didn’t wake up until 4:30am, but boy did it hurt once I did wake up.  I cried out for Mummy and she came straight away, gave me a cuddle and took me … Continue reading

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Strangled Eggs

Mummy made me strangled (scrambled) eggs this evening.  I had refused to eat anything the lovely veterinary nurses had given me, but I just cannot resist Mummy’s strangled egg.  I even ate some of my normal food afterwards as Mummy said … Continue reading

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I’ve had my operation!

I had my operation today, Wed 23rd Sept – further X-rays confirmed that I have FCP, and need to have part of the bone in my elbow removed. I’ve now returned home and are currently sleeping in my cage, recovering from the anaesthetic. … Continue reading

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My post op care arrangements

Mummy received my post op care arrangements today:  6 weeks strict cage confinement, with lead control at all other times no free exercise in the house for 6 weeks exercise to be introduced gradually after 6 weeks – working up from 15 … Continue reading

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My Swan Song Walk

Mummy took all 4 of us for a lovely walk today – plenty of running, playing and swimming.  We were out for about 2 hours, having a lovely time.  But when I got home my elbow did hurt – Mummy … Continue reading

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I have to have an operation

Having been taken off my pain killers / anti inflammatories for 48 hours, Mummy has noticed that my limp has got worse (and yes, it does hurt!).  Mummy took me back to the vets today and the nice vet examined my elbow … Continue reading

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