Our communicator sent some songs for Tasha and for Squirt that I use sometimes. I can't really see that they help Squirt with the CCD behavior but if I turn them up loud enough during storms, they do help. ;)
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Our communicator sent some songs for Tasha and for Squirt that I use sometimes. I can't really see that they help Squirt with the CCD behavior but if I turn them up loud enough during storms, they do help. ;)
While there is no question Squirt has cognitive impairment her intelligence is still present. I have been watching her this week as she chose a spot to pee. Several times I have carried her out further so she wouldn't have to hobble around and she would turn and go back to this one certain area. At first I thought it just smelled like HER pee so that is where she thought she should go. This evening I finally understand what she is doing. That area has some raised roots and little dirt mounds. She is using those roots and mounds to put her front legs on so she doesn't have to squat so far to pee. She looks a bit like she is trying to see over the other side of the proverbial mountain! :p
Daisy does something similar. She has arthritis in one back leg so the less she has to squat, the better.
Leslie:
Where I used to live in Pittsburgh there was a slope to my yard. In order for Tipper to pee and it not run on her feet form the slope she learned to do a mini hand stand on her front legs when she pees. She still does it to this day and everyone that sees it laughs and comments on her hand stand. Hope all is well, I am on break from picking Toby up after his dental. I went and saw Delora- lets just say it is pathetic what she has been reduced to in there. WE have weather in the 50's and Tipper has had three walks. I am hoping Squirt is still doing well and Grace is doing better after the tumor removal? How was she at getting the staples out?? Blessings
Patti
Yep, she might have cognitive impairment but smart as a whip that girl is. :)
Molly never raises her leg with the bad joint, she always turns to the other side to lift the other one to pee. Sometimes she'll squat but not often, she thinks she is as alpha as can be. LOL
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
I called my GP and I go back to see him Wed about the arm. ugh I dread it and hope to get similar news to Addy's - just froze up but no surgery needed. Can't do surgery unless it is outpatient; no way, no how am I leaving Squirt for overnight. Might not even be able to do outpatient if no one could come stay at the house and help for a few days, I just don't know. I am really tired of the pain but I DO know, Squirt comes first for as long as she is here. I'll let ya'll know what he says just in case someone is wanting a vacation in central ARK! :p
Leslie:
I would gladly help, but it would be like a traveling mini zoo coming to you're house!! Blessings gs
Patti
oh gosh leslie! Definitely let us know. :( I hope no surgery is needed, but I don't like that the PT is causing less mobility. Maybe you need different exercises?
love
Sharlene
Leslie,
could you still have inflammation that is interfering with the PT? Might xrays help to figure this out?
((((((((Gentle, loving hugs))))))))