Today was an unusually warm March day. It was 70+ degrees outside. What a day! Chris and I decided to take Brillo with us when we went out to do our shopping for the week.
This is the 10th day from the surgery. Yesterday when I went out Brillo did hop up into the car by himself! I was very proud! Today though he needed a little help. He tried but just couldn’t get that back leg up. I lifted him in and we left.
We did stop at Petco and decided to let Brillo come in with us. He’s always loved going in and smelling everything and even trying to sneak a toy or two off the rack! :0
Brillo was okay. He did well. He still isn’t his old (young) self. He walked around though only if I was beside him. My husband had hold of the leash. He sniffed and smelled the other dogs in the store and explored. I bought some treats from the ‘bar’ and we left after a few minutes. This time he hopped right back into the car. I guess he needed a little more room for a running start! 🙂
I’ve reduced the pain meds down today to 1/2 pill every 12 hours.He seems to be doing fine. He continues to eat and drink. He isn’t interested in his toys though or chasing the cats. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s only been 10 days.
Tomorrow back to the Vet for a check. I think they will be pleased.I know I am.
Go Brillo!!!
Also keep in mind that once you are down to “hopping on three”…that vinyl, tile and otherwise un-carpeted floors become a challenge that they didn’t used to be. Very annoying!
Pegzy HATES slippery floors…but is a dancing fool on carpet. 😀
Oh, Brillo has discovered that hard floors are NOT his friends. He walks with trepidation on the vinyl and hardwood floors. Looks like he’s trying to sneak somewhere! Too funny! 🙂
So glad he’s doing so well. Hope you have a great checkup tomorrow!
Thanks, Lisa! 🙂
Sensible Brillo. Sneaking is good on those slippery floors.
Though I spent an inordinate amount of money on ripping up the carpet and putting down laminate (dog and cat friendly), well, hey. It’s covered with mats now. I found that carpet tile was good, because I can put it (and move it) into all kinds of configurations. And it is rubber backed. I have a trail that Gandalf can walk on all through the place, so there’ no risk of a slip–in his home at least!
fingers crossed for a good checkup. It was about this time, day 10, that Gandalf stopped his pain meds altogether I think…
Meg and Gandalf