Hi guys. We're still pluggin' along. Walker seems to be getting decent control over his bladder. He'll potty by himself (with me holding his rear up) for about 8 or 10 seconds, and then I usually have to help him finish. He has crazy reflexes now when we pinch his toes. I try to remind myself, they are just reflexes, he doesn't necessarily feel it. But I'm starting to feel a little bit (tiny amount) of resistance when I hold his rear up and he has feet on the ground. It's not much, but it's a start.
We've done the bathtub thing a few times now. He's not real thrilled with it, I think it scares him. There are no pictures because I actually get in the tub with him. I stay clothed, but it is impossible to get a picture of us in the tub, while I'm
in the tub. Then changing my clothes, drying myself, drying a soaking wet cocker who can't shake excess water off, or really "air dry"
I do think it's great for his muscles/joints though, since it's non-weight baring.
We have also been putting him in his new wheels about every-other day. We leave him in there for about 5 minutes and then take him out, and bring him inside. He is wiped out afterwards and sleeps for quite a while. We're trying to make sure he doesn't over-do it while still challenging his muscles/joints/nerves. His rear muscles have really started to atrophy. He's a skinny-bottom boy now.
I'm currently looking into supplements that might be good for muscles/joints/nerves. Any ideas or thoughts? He sees his regular vet for the first time this afternoon. He hasn't seen her since he hurt his back. He truly needs after-care now. His surgeon is an emergency surgeon, so he's not a true "vet" and can't provide the time or love his vet can. Walker needs his vet now, to see him, care for him, follow-up with him. I'm excited to see what she has to say.
Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.
Simply amazing!! Go Walker! Any nubbie wiggling yet? After all you've went though, that would probably bring tears for you. 