Update on Bandit 7th September
Hi guys I’m sorry for leaving it a while again but I’ve had a lot on again. Anyway just to update you all for the second week in a row Bandit hasn’t done very well at hydrotherapy we were progressing really well but last week he was definitely not fully using what looked like his right knee he wasn’t extending it properly and he didn’t look happy when she stopped the treadmill and was feeling his knee but then again he never looks happy when he’s at hydrotherapy I can tell by the look on is face I can actually imagine him cursing away in his head and I don’t half get some dirty looks off him I dare say if he came across a dirty deep puddle he would paddle around in it for ages but because it’s a nice clean warm tank of water and a treadmill he don’t like it ( I suppose border terriers weren’t really made to paddle in clean warm water ). Anyway this week the physio had a look at him walking and an examination and he it still favouring his left side but she suspects it’s his hips not knees she Tod me to up his anti inflammatory meds and to cut out one of his walks with his aunty Joyce which he’s only just started going 3 times instead of 2 and I’ve also got to knock his like walks down to 20-25 minutes twice a day. So he just did a couple of 1 minute repetitions this week again. I had to take him up to the vets the following day for his Librela injection and we saw Jess who was the vet that diagnosed Bandits hips and knees and she’s been following his progress. She examined his knees and said he had lovely movement in them without any tensioning from Bandit. She said she agreed it was definitely going to be his hips but she said it wasn’t worth putting him through any further pain by pulling his legs backwards when we know his hips are buggered. It’s not to disastrous at the moment but he will be needing the sorted sometime soon with hi hydrotherapy sessions getting shorter. I can honestly say that
Update on Bandit 🐾🐾
He's doing really well and enjoying his hydrotherapy and walks too.
Here is enjoying his playtime with his favourite toy 😂
Here she is.... she was so happy to see us. She even barked at a fellow border! She's still no where near back to herself. But mentally she seems so much happier. I will update more on her progress. Without everyone's help on this wonderful group, none of this would be made possible. Thank you all so very much. Ps the ferry crossing to get her was pure hell 😅 but so worth it 🥰
More photos in the comments 🥰
Bandit this morning.
Boy o Boy this little brown bear has got up this morning with a spring in his step. I went at his pace when he stopped I stopped. I can’t believe it he was like this for about 15 mins but I can tell when he’s starting to slow down then it’s reel him in and slow him down. He walked for 40mins 15 mins with a proper spring and 25 mins walking at the side of the scooter. His little cocktail of meds must really be kicking in now. I might try some myself🤣because I’m in pain with my feet but they are still all bruised around the area where he injected them so time yet. Anyway look at Bandit on this video. WHAT A HERO. He wants to pass a message onto you all so watch out for it coming in the next day or 2. Love Anita and Bandit xx
Update on Bandit Wednesday 10th July
Bandit still doing ok with hydro from when he 1st started he was doing 45 seconds walks at a time he has now increased and he is doing 2 mins at a time with 1 min rest in between each walk. Needs a bit of primula cheese to keep him going. They are really pleased with him and he has increased his walks to 30 -40 mins morning 30 mins evening with lots of mischief time in the garden in between times.
There's another video in the comments.
Love Anita and Bandit xx
Update Bandit 4th July
I managed to get bandit to hydrotherapy yesterday it was my first time driving since the procedures on my feet on Friday it wasn’t pleasant and it’s a good job it’s only 10 mins away. Bandit did very well but he was very taken up with the student and the tube of primula cheese. It was nice having the student there yesterday because at least I could sit in the chair and watch him.
Love Anita and Bandit xx
Bandit's update 💙
Another video in the comments x
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