Rehab 2.0
Mom & Grammy & Auntie J dragged me out to see the wonderful Dr Stelfox, yet again. We were a little late because Klamur & Kri decided to do an unscheduled run around the neighbourhood and Grammy had to chase them down like the crazy lady the neighbours know and love (she is expecting a $100 (per dog) ticket in the mail for dogs running around off leash, hopefully it will be just a second warning)… Then on the drive to Dr Stelfox’s office Grammy was carrying on about coronaries and sneaky little $@#^$#@ that have the audacity to dart past her when the front door is opened. Fun ride!
Dr Stelfox did not call me Brutus this time (she is a really fast learner).
She said, and I may be paraphrasing a little here ” Whisper old man, you are looking much better than you were last week.” (I must be getting better with age). My front paws are not as seal-like as they were before and I seem to be stronger and more confident on my front legs but my back end is still pretty much the same.
I have to admit that she is quite nice but I do think that all these exercises she is giving me to do is a bit overkill, I mean I am not going to be running a marathon any time soon. (Grammy says I am a whiner and that it really is not a lot of exercises, and everyone darn well knows I ain’t running any marathons, cause I wouldn’t even do that when I had 4 good legs, cuz I am not that motivated….. Such harsh words Grammy to your beautiful Weeberooni!)
On the plus side I get treats for doing stuff that really is not that hard, the vet has these spectacular liver treats, and there is a treat smorgasbord in the laundry room. Grammy said if I can open the laundry room door I am welcome to have as many as I can eat before she catches me, but until then I have to work for them. I think it is a total double standard, I have NEVER seen Grammy performing for the treats that she gets!
She just helps herself whenever she wants!
Oh, I almost forget to answer the question about my harness. The harness that I have is a Get A Grip harness, unfortunately, it just does not support my pelvis enough, and Grammy cannot leave it on me because the buckles on the front always end up digging into my shoulders, so that is why mom is looking at getting me a different one, although right now they are sold out of the one that I need. Dr Stelfox said it will also help steer me cause it has a handle in the front too, and right now if the light is not bright enough I crash into everything.
Grammy is not working tomorrow because she gets the day off for remembrance day. Grammy says remembrance day is a day to remember something she never knew, and to show honour & respect for those who sacrificed to make that possible.
Well that is all for today, I will keep you posted on my future visits to Dr Stelfox!
3 Responses to 'Rehab 2.0'
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on November 11th, 2015 at 6:35 am
Whisper, you are precious and so is your Grammy. It sounds like you have a great rehab vet, so keep doing your exercises to make her proud and to keep the liver treats coming your way. My kitty did all of her exercises laying down but they worked!
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
on November 11th, 2015 at 3:20 pm
Whisper it sure seems you and the rest of your pack sure do keep Grammy on her toes! I think you and Grammy should write a book about life at the “big house”. I’m sure it would make you tons of money. Glad to hear you’re making some pawgress in rehab now your back end just has to catch up with your front end. Keep trying hard sweet girl and I bet it will happen! Maybe next time you can include some pictures of your beautiful self cause we all need to get our Whisper fix!
Linda & Max
on November 16th, 2015 at 12:13 am
Hey kiddo, glad you got to see the Rehab doc again! I know it’s such hard work, but you’re a strong girl, you CAN get there!
I’m sorry the Get-a-Grip harness isn’t something you can leave on all day. Well I hope the new one works out, you’ll have to let us know how it goes OK? And we would LOVE to see some photos! If grammy wants our help with that let us know.