Today marks the end of a six-week recuperation for our dog. He sustained a back injury in the pursuit of a tennis ball. In addition to being restricted to no walks, the vet put him on a diet. After bleary eyed days on pain killers and muscle relaxants he recovered enough to passionately lobby to hit the trail again. Dogs may not speak, but they can definitely convey demands. The vet relented and allowed him out on gentle one-mile walks. It was a relief for all of us. Until then my husband and I hid our boots, hats and jackets in the garage so we could guiltily sneak out without him. We can now resume our three mile route. And in the meantime we’re beginning to see his puppyish waist again.
(This is a Labrador action shot. His tail was caught in motion here and looks shorter than normal. And the white spot on his snout? Happy slobber.)
Dog lovers have a friend for life. I’m glad he is doing well and is eager to go.
Oh, what a love he is! He’s as happy as you are now that he’s recovering. Stay well; all of you!!
So happy for you. You had to pass difficult moments. I’m glad your dog is doing better! He’s such a charming boy 🙂
Hurray for walks!!
Nothing like taking a happy dog on a walk. I’d say this one is ecstatic!
Bet all of you are happy that he can go again. Sure can relate to “restrictions” given by vets – we had to turn “favorite” chairs up against the wall after our guy had surgery to remove a whole pecan (shell and all) he swallowed almost 4 months prior and had eventually lodged in his intestines. No jumping, running, etc. – even had to be on a leash to go out to do his business in his own yard! He sure was happy to return to normal practices.
oooh, a dog diet!
i did have to laugh a little that you had to sneak out, haha… poor dog
Losing those walks would be a psychological catastrophe for most dogs even more than a physical loss. I am glad — for your dog and for you! — that the walks are resuming again.
These are great news! I happy for your dog. And for you too.