NeylasMom Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Went to Canine Rehab today (finally) We have a list of exercises for Verdasco.. The Thera paw boot is helping build up the muscle, he can walk 2 to 3 miles with the boot.. We have a little more hope now than before, as he walks with his paw flat without the boot sometimes. It will take some practice on the exercises. It is a whole new world for us. Heck, I don't exercise except the walks. We may have to walk Verdasco alone sometimes, because with the four wanting to pull, We can't do what we need to do. This is a great update! Kudos to you for everything you are doing for this guy. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yes, great update, I think it's really promising that he's beginning to use his foot normally without the boot at times. Fingers crossed. Nerve damage can take a long time to heal, but you're really giving your boy a fighting chance. Oh, and welcome to the world of canine home physio! Every day's a spa day for our hounds . Continued good wishes for Verdasco, and props to you for all you do for him and all the other houndies you're helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bean_Scotch Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hope he continues to improve....I believe it's the sciatic nerve that you have to avoid when giving injections in the back legs. I'm also unsure why the dog wouldn't have gone to vet for the imizol injections....seems extremely negligent to have an owner giving imizol shots...A LOT of issues post-injections can happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyotekyle Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 UPDATE: For all of you that were so helpful and gave encouragement. We took Verdasco to the Vet Specialist and he was amazed at the progress. He says if he doesn't get any better he will be fine, BUT we are working to help him get better. He walks up to 2 miles now, without his boot. He still needs to build up his atrophied muscle in the back, but the walks are really helping. NOW for the really great news, there is a couple that really want to adopt him. They fell in love with him the first time they met him. At the home visit they played with him and gave him a LOT of love and attention. They are willing to continue his rehabilitation and they really seem like a great fit. Just waiting for the final approval for the adoption We are really sad to see him go, we've had him for 6 months and have become very attached to him. We thought with his injury we would be keeping him, but the potential adopters will be a good loving home for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Fantastic!!!! Great work, he's one lucky boy. I can't imagine how hard it's going to be to let him go to his new family, but it will open the door for a new foster. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thank you for this wonderful update, and for all the effort you and your wife have provided for Verdasco's long-term care! This world needs more caring people like you. Assuming his potential adoption works out, I hope you'll get to see him on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Wonderful news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Ah, that's great news. So pleased Verdasco is doing so well, and although I'm sad he has to leave you, who have been so kind to him, I'm glad he's got a new loving home to go to. Well done to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyotekyle Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Adoption done. Verdasco and the adopters seem very happy with each other. They shower him over love and attention. He's getting more attention than he did since we had 3 others vying for attention. They have been buying him some nice things and a nice bed. They spent the first night worried about him, but HE slept through the night. No sign of any separation anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hope you've been doing okay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Delighted that Verdasco's adoption was approved! Positive wishes as he begins this happy new chapter for his retirement years. I hope he continues to improve physically too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't usually find myself in H&M, so I didn't see this thread until after the adoption -- CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful progress to read the Verdasco's journey, and thank you for such unfailing commitment to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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