Disaster
Yesterday was a disaster. Mum didn’t feel well when she got up, so had to cancel taking Pebbles to training. Pebbles was pretty fed up with that, but as it turned out she had a good day compared to me.
I went to hydrotherapy and all seemed well. The previous night I’d been restless and was finding it hard to get comfortable. I’d tried my bed, Mum’s favourite chair and then the armchair in the hall. None were what I wanted. I got out of the car at hydrotherapy ok and went inside. It was only when I went into the tank that the problems started. I was suddenly in so much pain I didn’t want to put my rear right leg to the floor. Then it hurt so much I didn’t know what to do with myself. I was so uncomfortable that Mum said we should get me out again and have a look. That was when the problems really started.
Screaming
The pain got worse as I came out of the tank and I was screaming in pain. Poor Mum was white as a sheet. She hates me being distressed, but I was in agony. The vet came out to see me, but I wouldn’t even let her examine me. We discussed options and decided the best was for them to give me pain medication and for Mum to take me to see one of the vet’s I know at our usual branch, which is the hospital. Even though we were going to be at home for nearly an hour, I said I’d be happier staying in the car and not moving.
Seeing the vet
I then saw one of the really lovely vets who has done such a good job of looking after me. He examined me and said my leg was fine, but unfortunately the problem is my back again. He is hoping it might just be that I’ve tweaked it and caught a nerve. I have to have four weeks complete rest and see how I am after that. I’d already had a Methadone injection but he gave me Ketamine too and then I have a ten day course of Gabapentin, as well as my usual Metacam and Paracetamol.
So here I am, on crate rest and feeling very sorry for myself. I have my paws crossed that it will settle down. I really can’t face more major back surgery. It doesn’t bear thinking about.
Love and licks
Wilma
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