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This morning, and the remainder of yesterday, we're going on well enough. I stood him myself a few times - it's not really the natural standing position but it gets his back feet on the floor so I guess it's better than nothing. He's taken the massage and stim machine well and is quite playful right now. And....I *think*...I might be kidding myself ( Read more... )

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So the physio came to see Sam. I'm kind of overwhelmed, but basically as she put it, the more I do with him, the better his chances. So I have to balance work and doing as much as I possibly can with him without driving him insane, and not neglecting Zara too much. At least I have the run for her now. He actually scratched me - I don't know when it ( Read more... )

This morning Sam did a massive pee. Outside. Not in the tray overnight. His bladder still works. He just won't go indoors anymore. Though he must have a bladder the size of a small lake, he can hold it so long ( Read more... )

Because Sam hasn't peed since this morning in his crate. What happened?!? OMG I cannot do this again. Please let nothing be wrong. I called the vet, they said if he doesn't go by 9.30 express him - but I'm on my own in the house!! Of course I will try, but I don't know if I can do it. And I thought we were past this! There's no reason for him to ( Read more... )

So we had a checkup this morning, and the vet said Sam is not too bad and moving in the right direction. He was pleased with how much his right leg quivered when he put him in a standing position but noted a problem with his paws curling over all the time (hyper-extension). I was worried that he didn't pee this morning whereas he's been going ( Read more... )

( It's a compromise situation )

Last night, Sam peed in his tray. By himself, without stimulation. That means without a doubt that he is regaining some intermittent bladder function. He also poos in there which means he's doing it deliberately. He didn't pee in the night - which means the ability probably comes and goes - so for the next few days we have to express him morning ( Read more... )

I've apparently lost my ability to express Sam. I got a little wee this last night and a little this morning. With him going absolutely psycho and being restrained by S2. I'm convinced I'm ruining her life but she tells me that would be something of an exaggeration. I know it's not enough. I could cry right now. Can't call anyone as it's bank ( Read more... )