A Doggie Update
A Doggie Update
It occurred to me the other day that I haven’t posted any updates on the pooches lately. So to remedy that, today is a doggie update day.
First Torrey and the partially torn ACL. I mentioned before that I had taken her to our regular vet here, and he felt everything was healing great. I am very pleased to say that all is going well, and she is even getting some fetch time in. As long as she doesn’t do any leaping that is. She is just so glad to be able to run after sticks, or her frisbee. She isn’t favoring that leg at all anymore, and that is the best news ever.
I’m thrilled that everything I have done has helped her to heal, and she won’t need surgery. Yea!
Roxy is well, Roxy. She is showing signs of old age, but not slowing down any. I take her in the backpack when we go walking and she walks back. So she gets half the miles in, but it’s still plenty for her.
She likes running at the park in the evenings, as long as it’s not too hot. The older she gets, the less tolerant of heat she seems to be. She hasn’t had a bad back episode for a very long time (knock on wood), so managing her activity seems to be doing the trick there.
She is so glued to me, even while I am trying to get work done. She is just content to be nearby, and supervise. She is so much my special little friend.
The other night Al came to the park with us and enticed Torrey with cheerios to go down the slide. Roxy of course supervised, and made sure all was well.
Dogs are awesome, aren’t they?!
I LOVE DOGS. They are super intelligent, hilarious, great companions, and they teach us so much. I am glad to hear they are both doing great, and MISS ROXY, girl, keep kickin’…..I AM! teeeheee
Dogs are all of those, love them! And if I can keep going, so can Miss Roxy.
So glad to see that both Torrey and Roxy are doing well! It is really difficult to see them getting older. I am definitely struggling with that right now.
It’s so hard to watch them get old, and it happens way to fast.
So good to hear they are both doing well.
And of course, they remain beyond adorable.
(You couldn’t have a better supervisor than Ms. Roxy!)
Roxy keeps us both in line, in a very adorable way.
So happy to hear about. Torrey. Keep enjoying these fuzzy friends!
Everyday, every single day.
That’s great they are both doing so well, and the issues they have seem to be under control. They both do look real happy!
As you well know, management is key when they get older.
Hello, I am glad Torrey and Roxy are both doing well. They are so cute, great photos. Happy Wednesday!
Dogs are the best! Sometimes, my heart aches just thinking about how much I love my Beaumont!
Thanks for the update — love the slide photos! So cute. :)
It’s that whole unconditional love thing.
Great dog photos.
I would like to try that slide… will I get hot cheeks when I slide down with mach2?
I think you might, especially if it gets warm.
Both of your girls are beauties. Glad to hear they’re doing well. :)
A question if you don’t mind. How did you get the diagnosis of a torn ACL…I mean what tests did the vet do? The reason I ask is that Polly gas had intermittent issues with her back leg, especially during side-to-side movements. I’m trying to figure out what to ask for at the vet, and whether to seek out a more specialist vet.
Nina
She did the initial injury in Washington. She came up limping after running and jumping. The vet on the island came to the house and did what I called, the wiggle test. Basically they manipulate the knee to see how tight the acl is. Hers was loose enough to say it was a partial tear. So any vet can check it. But dang, sounds like that may be her issue. Side to side is not good for a weak acl.
Hmm…well we’ve had 2 vets look at her so far including one that did a very extensive “wiggle” test. So far no-one could find anything or tell us what was wrong. Ah well…thanks for replying back.
Nina
They sure are awesome! It’s great to see the girls and to hear that they are both doing well!
Dogs ARE awesome! Glad to hear they are both doing well. They’re both so adorable. Especially love the slide pics! Cute cute!
So happy to see those adorable faces, it has been MUCH too long!
Thank you for sharing the great news, Mary! Your post brought me tears… We had two dogs, our King Charles cavalier was a sweetie; Evan was opposite, he wanted to be the lead dog, all the time. :)
I am SO happy that Torrey was able to heal that bad knee. Sampson is still struggling with his, but I’m hoping to let him start getting in some stairs very soon.
So adorable! And pooches on the slide – love it!
Yay for no surgery needed! And way to go getting on that slide, Boomer and Dottie wouldn’t be brave enough!
You know that for us it’s all about the dogs! So happy to hear that Torrey is doing so well, and of course Roxy. Roxy is so adorable, mom will never forget her sitting on her lap. I know how to slide too it’s lots of fun! Thanks for sharing. Love Dolly
Dogs are WONDERFUL!!! Nice to see and hear Torey is healing nicely, Mary!!
Love the pups! They look sooooo happy!