Mercy has now had her first ordeal. Thankfully, it's only a hip sprain--but wow--it's still a hip sprain! I've concluded that she broke through some deep snow and pulled her hip trying to get out. On Sunday, she curled up in a ball and didn't move--not even to eat or drink. Her right hind leg was pulled up tightly and tucked close to her side. She couldn't put any weight on it. Heavens...After much hand-wringing, I took her to the vet and was told to give her 10 days of minimal activity. That's right--10 days of rest from walks, runs, and playgroup. Yikes...
So far, she isn't challenging the regime--but 10 days? That's a long time in dog years. So far, so good. I stopped to check on her this morning and found her smoking a bully stick and chillin'. What I thought might be jail is actually the Cozy Crate Lounge. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.
[Confession: I let her sleep in my bed over this. Yeah, yeah, yeah--I'm so screwed....]
PS. Don't know what a bully stick is?
Chortle chortle chortle....
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I think this is called rufffffin' it. She might be faking that sprain, I mean, who wouldn't! Comfy human's bed, cuddles, oooooohs and ahhhhhs, bully sticks, and (probably) Cheese. In spite of all that, get well soon, Mercy.
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