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Thanks for everyone's wishes on Bolly.
We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
AstonZagato said:
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
Reminds me of our Staffy, but she was the other way. She never used to pee or poo outside her garden. Cue a strained look on her face & looking at the car appearing to be asking to go back to her own garden when we took her camping in Scotland.Took two days before she even pee'd & best part of the week before a poo. I wish I had the ability to hold on like that.
AstonZagato said:
Thanks for everyone's wishes on Bolly.
We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
Wishing Bolly (and you) all the very best on his road to recovery.We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
AstonZagato said:
Thanks for everyone's wishes on Bolly.
We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
Have a look here. Logan broke his collar straight away. This was a lot better.We spent Sunday lying on the floor with him. He needed cuddles. He's clearly in pain but is getting brighter (accident on Thursday morning, operation Friday morning, came home Saturday morning).
He can "hop" to get where he wants to go but doesn't go far (we will have to put him in a cage when he gets more mobile as he should remain immobile as much as possible).
He can get up and lie down (with difficulty - we often helped him down as he looked unwilling to risk it). We put the "cone of shame" on him at night and he managed to rip it off last night. Also, he managed to get down a couple of steps into the utility room where it is cooler. So I think he is on the mend.
The funny thing is he doesn't want to wee or poo. We take him outside and he gives us a soulful look. He stands there doing nothing. Eventually we take him back in again. Eventually we take him out and he pees for what seem like minutes. Haven't had a poo at all yet. I guess the trouble is that he normally only pees by cocking his leg (not possible) and he only poos outside his normal territory (he's not going anywhere).
He's booked to see the orthopaedic surgeon again on Friday morning so we'll get a better read on his recovery then.
But it will be a long road to recovery - the metal work is there for 3-4 months.
He even seemed to like it as a built in cushion.
http://www.procollars.co.uk
Pesty said:
Have a look here. Logan broke his collar straight away. This was a lot better.
He even seemed to like it as a built in cushion.
http://www.procollars.co.uk
Looks good - I'll measure him tonight and order one. ThanksHe even seemed to like it as a built in cushion.
http://www.procollars.co.uk
WildCards said:
My d!ckheads have had a good week of walks. Started doing a quick 30 minutes early in the morning and i've upped their afternoon walk to closer to an hour now as they're 6 months old. Mostly they just trot along beside me or go exploring a little bit so i'm hoping it won't be too detrimental to their joint growth, trouble is even at that they're nowhere near worn out. They still stomp around like looneys in the garden when we're home.
Training is going well, they're better in the house than out, getting into bed when told and not jumping up so much. Still working on recall when they're out as it's taken a hit recently as they become more confident.
Wow, two lovely looking dogs there! Very brave of you to take on two at a time. Regarding the joint trouble, I wouldn't let the worry of joint growth get in the way of them having a good time or lots of exercise. Although it sounds like they are getting well walked now. They look pretty strong on their hips and they will have strong bones. Obviously use common sense, don't let them run around until they are physically exhausted, but normal everyday play will do no harm at that age. I always think vets edge on the side of caution with exercise recommendation because they don't want you blaming them if anything does go wrong. One thing I will say is that with the breed of dogs you have, purely bred for 5/6 days a week grafting out on the moors (once they are adults), where they will cover 10s of miles a day (I have a friend who has a pointer and runs a shoot, he has a tracker on his dog and its doing 20 miles a day, several times a week), your dogs are always going to have excess energy unless you can mimic that exercise regime. Not a bad thing but just something to be aware of and train they appropriately. A walk is maybe not enough for them, you may need to exercise their brains more than normal dogs. Maybe try agility or field trails?! Training is going well, they're better in the house than out, getting into bed when told and not jumping up so much. Still working on recall when they're out as it's taken a hit recently as they become more confident.
Hope I'm not being to blunt or condescending just offering my two pence worth!
As I say, really like your dogs and hope you enjoy life together, it will be fun!
Wheat said:
Good stuff
In hindsight i'm not sure we should have had two pups together, having looked into it more since getting them, the general advice is to wait 18 months. This certainly would be helpful for training as when i'm on my own it's night on impossible to train them together. The flip side though is they they grow up together, and so far they get on like a house on fire, they're like best mates.
I can well believe they'll do upwards of 20 miles a day, my pedometer tells me that I walk 5 miles per day with them now over our morning and afternoon walks, i'd imagine they're covering a bit more than that.
We're are trying to stimulate them mentally, we've got Kongs and other toys for them but i'm always open to other suggestions, so if you or anyone else has an idea or activity that can help let me know.
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