Re: Squirt, PHD and Atypical
Squirt started swimming this week in the pool. It's 24' and she swims about 22' at a time which we repeat 5 times now. So she is swimming around 100' a day, a bit over. The first day, she was really panting after each crossing but that has improved 100% with each passing day. I think part of that was fear and she is adjusting to it better now.
The effect on her leg is unreal. She is using it a great deal more, supporting full weight on that side to pee, and stretching both legs after her business now! 
On her walks yesterday and today, she has voluntarily slowed down to use all four legs instead of me holding her back to keep her from hopping. And she is really interested in exploring as we walk...more and more each day.
If a weeks worth of swimming is making this much difference in her, then I highly recommend anyone who has pups with ortho problems to give it a try if at all possible! Now, what we will do in it's place over the winter....dunno, yet! 
Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt
Last edited by Squirt's Mom; 08-06-2010 at 05:17 PM.
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