Sue R Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Celt has been on crate rest for over two weeks now, and I gave him the last of the Rimadyl on Thursday. So far, so good, as he is not limping or stiff out of the crate, and not toe-touching when he stands on all four. He comes out of the crate, as he has for all this time, bouncing and ready to go - but I have to slow him down to a walk. Doggone it, these dogs are so quick that even on leash, I have to remind him to tone it down. For two weeks, I haven't taken him further than 20-30 feet from our front door, just out to the mock orange to pee and poop, but I have started just walking him to the other end of the yard a couple of times a day. It's about 100 feet each way from the door. He's been cut way back on food and still has put on a few pounds with the inactivity. I'm going to have to be careful and slow about returning him to action, and make sure I give him walks to get him going and not let him run before he's ready (physically - mentally, he's overdue for a good work-out). Thanks to all who have been concerned and supportive. We've got everything crossed that he is going to be healed and not need any further medical help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 good news Sue! Sounds like you are doing all the right things. It is so hard keeping these guys down. And they are fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 That's good news, Sue. Keeping a border collie quiet for that long has got to be a real challenge. Best wishes to a full and speedy recovery for Celt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 We've "graduated" him to some time in a small xpen by the rabbit crate which is where he often spends a lot of time normally, just watching. It's not exercise but it's keeping his mind occupied and he is much happier. The rabbit couldn't care less (Delbin, who is 12 years old, was raised with dogs here) and Celt thinks he's in heaven compared to the lonely crate in the other room. Ed keeps telling him that it's less than a week - wait until Ed sees that I'm going to be easing Celt back into activity so he doesn't overdo while out of condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Sue, good vibes your way that the rest did the trick! Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Billadeau Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Renee and I are keeping our digits crossed for you and Celt. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks, Mark! So far, so good, but he is just so wired to get moving that I hope he doesn't hurt himself with excitement. I've expanded his potty walks to the other end of the yard (about 100 feet instead of 30 or so), and am giving him very short times loose in the house as long as he's calm and quiet (that's an issue), just while I put something up or whatever, plus letting him in the xpen to lie and watch the rabbit (one of his favorite pastimes normally). I really appreciate everyone's well wishes! And so does Celt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey Sue, Has your vet given you any advice on how to work Celt back up to full steam ahead? If not, maybe Laura can share the program she used with Nick to take him from crate rest to full activity. The program was given to her by a sports medicine specialist, and Nick's injury was thought to be a soft tissue injury in a hind leg, so the program might be useful for Celt, too, and would at least give you some ideas/goals.... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Sure, Sue, I'd be happy to share Nick's protocol. It helped me to have a specific plan. I'm no good on my own. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Laura - I'd love it! I wasn't given a protocol. Sometimes, I think the vets figure you know what you are doing but, since I haven't done this before, I was just going to ease up from short walks to longer walks before any running. You can email me (I know you had my email address, and Julie sent us both an email - thanks, Julie!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.