Month: June 2020

Our first swim therapy was set for Thursday. He tried on his life jacket and was ready to go!! Tuesday evening three small lesions were discovered on his amputation site. This is the first skin ulcers we have dealt with from contact. His swim is deferred for 3 weeks to try heal. This area has always been very soft and thin, so it’s scary now that skin breakdown is starting. I will post a picture for ”  ask the vet” as of yet my vet hasn’t ordered any antibiotics and I’m wondering if I need to push for that, I have to stay aggressive and make sure this heals. His cart and brace will be ready Monday so that should help. Asking for ideas on skin care

Tyson had a very long day Friday. It was quite overwhelming for him. First was a recheck with Dr. Keely. I couldn't go in with him because of Covid-19 so I waited. He was assessed again with both Doctors, one is also Chiropractor/ natural health. His Dr. feels we should start swim therapy and get him into a brace so we went then to the Ortho specialist. she is in agreement with Dr. Keely and also wants to fit him for a cart. This way the weight can be off loaded. The brace is going to be difficult because it will restrict him somewhat until he gets used to it and the cart will help so he doesn't fall. He was so exhausted by the time we left he passed out on the way home. Swim will start next thursday, both the doctor and rehab tech will be in the pool with him. I'm nervous about it, he's going to scared and I can't blame him so I'm glad there will be two of them in the pool with him... Wish us luck!!