06/05/2025
Sweet little Bella, whom is her Mummy’s entire world, returned to TLC Grooming yesterday for a much needed Spa day, after being through a major medical issue. (Our Beloved Fur babies are so strong and resilient, and astound me every day with their courage and fortitude).
Bella’s sweet happy story: Bella returned to us 6 weeks ago for her scheduled Groom. However, upon arrival, Mummy advised that she was not right physically and had been referred to Dick Whites/Derby Veterinarian Specialist the following Monday for investigation for a “possible” spinal issue.
Myself and Andy said that we “chose” not to Groom sweet Bella as we did not wish to contribute to any injury she may have, or aggravate this. (We are not Veterinarians).
With emotional love we trimmed Bella’s eyes so she could see clearly and awaited with our heart in our hands the outcome of her visit to the Veterinarian Specialists.
It transpires that not only was her Hip popped out of her joint (put back in by the Veterinarian), she also has a Lesion between her fourth and fifth vertebrae! This is being treated with medication, gentle care and physiotherapy at the moment.
**** We are delighted to report that Bella is doing very well, and according to Mummy is behaving like a Puppy again! ****
Bella returned to us yesterday (the Veterinarian was happy for her to return to us) and myself and Andy took the greatest of gentle and loving care of her. We put no pressure on her spine or hips, supported her entire body, neck and head with our own hands and arms (no gadgets) whilst we were grooming her and completed the Groom as as fast as possible.
When she was in the shower, I climbed in with her and supported her entire body, neck and head. She had a warm shower and I gently massed her body (avoiding the area where her injury is) and when she was being dried, she was in Andy’s lap so that she did not have to stand for any length of time.
We are delighted to report that Bella went home, Groomed, silky smooth, dry, and I am sure, ready for a well earned afternoon nap.
We hope you like her story.
Love as always,
Donna and Andy – TLC Grooming