Angus Update - Demodex + ACL

[ruthcatrin]

I should also add that Angus ate SOME of his breakfast today! YAY!

Yay!

 

[QY10]

Well, luckily part of Thalia's rally training included me learning how to get her to stack properly and to stay in that position. Hopefully, I can get Angus to stack using the same technique.


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[Hector]

What seems to help the most with Ham's energy is car rides. He loves the stimulation of going out with us to see new places, and the back of my car all folds down so there's plenty of space to lay. The only thing about that is is ensuring he is either sitting or laying down in case I need to brake hard. I don't want to throw him forward.

This works well for Hector too. No walks, no problems because he gets car rides! lol

 

[angelbears]

No, we never did come up with any games. It was hard. I wish I had some good advise, I don't. For almost 2 months I kept Cane leashed to me, 24/7. After a while I think he just got used to the inactivity. I would get Angus on something like Phycox to help promote healing and hopefully shorten the time he is on restricted activity.

 

[Smokeycat]

The restrictions are hardest at the start. I had Kryten on restricted activity for about 5 weeks before his surgery and once his meds kicked in it took creativity to keep him entertained. One of things he learnt was how to play lying down. It allowed us to do much of what we normally would without putting extra strain on his elbow. I also found the extra work needed to remember to keep his torso on the ground and the resulting squirming as he tried to move tired him out faster. It is also a continual process. As they feel better it takes more creativity to keep them challenged within the boundaries of what they can do.
It will get better and in the future you will have stories that you can look back on and laugh at. For example: one of the scariest moments of Kryten's recovery was when he sat up with 'crazy eyes' 9 days post surgery. I literally flew across the room and laid on top of him to prevent the zoomies. It was an unique perspective on how strong his body actually is.

 

[Hector]

Maybe you can do lots of paw and nail grooming.

 

[Hector]

I just copied and pasted from FB and I didn't watch the videos

Donna Hill- Crate Rest Activities for Dogs after Back, Hip, Leg Injuries, ACL or TPLO, Heartworm Treatment etc.
[video=youtube;YfL99xcEpXc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfL99xcEpXc[/video]

Jamie Robinson's Crate Games

https://www.facebook.com/download/519336341531175/Jamie Robinson_s Bed Rest Games.docx

Sarah Wilson- Dog Care: Top 10 Tips for Surviving Crate Rest

http://sarahwilsondogexpert.com/dog-care-surviving-crate-rest/

Crate Rest and the High Drive Dog

http://highdrivedogs.com/blog/2012/08/21/crate-rest-and-the-high-drive-dog/

 

[QY10]

The restrictions are hardest at the start. I had Kryten on restricted activity for about 5 weeks before his surgery and once his meds kicked in it took creativity to keep him entertained. One of things he learnt was how to play lying down. It allowed us to do much of what we normally would without putting extra strain on his elbow. I also found the extra work needed to remember to keep his torso on the ground and the resulting squirming as he tried to move tired him out faster. It is also a continual process. As they feel better it takes more creativity to keep them challenged within the boundaries of what they can do.
It will get better and in the future you will have stories that you can look back on and laugh at. For example: one of the scariest moments of Kryten's recovery was when he sat up with 'crazy eyes' 9 days post surgery. I literally flew across the room and laid on top of him to prevent the zoomies. It was an unique perspective on how strong his body actually is.

I have noticed Angus get the "crazy eyes" a few times. If he's not within arms reach, then I yell or clear my throat loudly and it usually confuses him enough that I have time to grab him.

He is definitely starting to feel better. I have noticed the swelling in his knee has gone down and when he walks, he puts more weight on it and he doesn't completely hold it up when he's standing still anymore. He just sort of kicks it out to the side to alleviate some of the pressure.

I just copied and pasted from FB and I didn't watch the videos

Donna Hill- Crate Rest Activities for Dogs after Back, Hip, Leg Injuries, ACL or TPLO, Heartworm Treatment etc.
[video=youtube;YfL99xcEpXc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfL99xcEpXc[/video]

Jamie Robinson's Crate Games

https://www.facebook.com/download/519336341531175/Jamie%20Robinson_s%20Bed%20Rest%20Games.docx

Sarah Wilson- Dog Care: Top 10 Tips for Surviving Crate Rest

http://sarahwilsondogexpert.com/dog-care-surviving-crate-rest/

Crate Rest and the High Drive Dog

http://highdrivedogs.com/blog/2012/08/21/crate-rest-and-the-high-drive-dog/

The video has actually given me a number of good ideas! The problem that I am running into is that I have multiple dogs and while I would love to devote my time to Angus, I cannot neglect to pay attention to or exercise the girls. I just feel really torn on how to split my time.

I am going to be taking Angus to work more with me while he is healing. The residents love to play with him, but are pretty respectful and will understand if I say, "no playing". At least this way, he won't be tempted to play with the girls at home.

Last night for dinner, Angus finished off his breakfast plus had a small "dinner" meal. His pupils are going back to normal, too. Yay!

 

[Siloh]

I love hearing that Angus seems to be doing better! Yay Angus and Q!


Ugh, my heart goes out to you on balancing the dogs' differing exercise needs. It sucks having to split up time between different pups. I can (and have) spend all day just taking out different dogs for different activities. It was terrible when none of them could be exercised together, back when Ham was just beginning training.

I thought this might make you smile. I found our twins' twins (in puppy form)! Unfortunately I haven't found an application to somehow merge the two pictures, but here they are!

Angus's twin:


Hamlet's twin:


So cuuuuuute!

BTW, the one that looks like Angus was listed as a bullmastiff/pitbull.

 

[QY10]

First off, OMG THOSE PUPPIES ARE ADORABLE. I want to hunt them down and steal them.

I've had a few people comment that Angus looks part bullmastiff.

He's at work with me today and one of the workers for aboriginal people was like, "he's got mastiff eyes! It's like looking at my mastiffs! And he's got slingers!" As there is a big strand of drool draped across his head LOL.

Since my girls are on a rotation schedule (they fight non-stop.. Horrible, bloody fights) I usually do spend a good chunk of my day rotating, exercising, snuggling with the two of them. Now that I've got to essentially rotate Angus too, it has gotten very time consuming.


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[QY10]

So, like I said Angus is at work with me. I got tired of him being a little shit disturber so I decided to teach him "shake". Well, that only lasted about 30 minutes before he learned it. Learned it with a treat, not without a treat anyways. I was actually kind of surprised that he started half-lifting his paw about 10-15 minutes into it.

I don't always give Angus a whole lot of credit because he's incredibly stubborn, but he really does catch on to things rather quickly.

 

[QY10]

According to the vet, Angus can now go on leashed walks! Hooray!


He is still not allowed to run or play off leash and jumping is still a no-no.

 

[musicdeb]

YAHOOOOOO! Angus can go on walks=great progress!

 

[Siloh]

Yay!

Hamlet has returned to full activity this week, although I make him take lots of breaks if he's been running a lot.

 

[QY10]

Yay! Hamlet is back to normal activity. That's awesome!

Hopefully, Angus will be joining him in the normal activity arena in the near-ish future.


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[QY10]

YAHOOOOOO! Angus can go on walks=great progress!

I am positive that Angus will be very appreciative of a good walk. Very excited to get him back out enjoying life.


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[Smokeycat]

According to the vet, Angus can now go on leashed walks! Hooray!


He is still not allowed to run or play off leash and jumping is still a no-no.

Each of those milestones reached are what makes the hassle of the restrictions completely worth it.

 

[QY10]

Each of those milestones reached are what makes the hassle of the restrictions completely worth it.

Yes! It would be really disappointing for everyone involved if Angus was still on strict crate rest. Poor boy did finally get used to the restricted activity, but you can tell he's not thrilled with the situation.


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[QY10]

I'm noticing more bald patches on Angus, so the Advantage Multi isn't working...

He's got another appointment on the 31st. So we shall see! I keep meaning to order Nu Stock.


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[Hector]

I'm noticing more bald patches on Angus, so the Advantage Multi isn't working...

He's got another appointment on the 31st. So we shall see! I keep meaning to order Nu Stock.


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Hey the thing with nustock is if you get it on clothing or bedding, you can't wash the smell out. The residual smell will then contaminate your clothes if you are using them as covers. I wash them multiple times and dry them. Drying them seems to enhance the smell. I had to throw 3 blankets and multiple shirts away. Now I'm very cold at night lol.

If you can think of any tips to get sulfur out of fabric, please let me know.