08/06/2025
💙Two patients left the retreat today.
Lovely E who has stayed for many years, she has epilepsy and arthritis. She knows the environment well which really helps her to settle.
Sadly E did have a seizure this time, she generally has them every 2 weeks and that fell over her time here. It was mild and always happens at night. I have monitors next to my bed so heard her. I sat with her, she is always hungry post seizure so fed her and then she settled. She has meds 4 x a day.
We also said goodbye to gorgeous W who we rehabilitated in January for his right cruciate rupture and sadly his left ruptured recently. This is very common.
W has recovered well, I removed his sutures, administered his Librella injection and started his physio plan. Being a spaniel he required extra care with his ears and coat. His owners had taken on board a weight loss program and he has lost 8kg! Long term this will help him reduce complications associated with Osteoarthritis.
Post operative care included:
💦Regular shorter walks (usually 4-5)
💦bladder monitoring
💦Encouragement to eat as necessary
💦Grooming
💦Pain scoring
💦Lots of cuddles
💦Regular nursing checks to ensure no deterioration in his condition.
💦Regular updates for the owner
💦 Continuing any training and lots of mental stim
💦 Administration of medication
💦Massage and physio
💦Prevent bed sores
All rehab patients have totally separate areas, are able to enjoy lots of fulfilment within their needs and ability and still in a loving home environment!
Each client gets an individual care plan on their arrival and on discharge.
