Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Goodness

This week all of Oliver's bedding was washed and given the rough treatment:

Wrinkly

Crinkly

Goodness.



And there will be no more resting on the arm rest of the couch for Oliver. 

After six weeks of episodes of severe pain and distress that lasted for up to six hours at a time, day or night, two different vets, plus a specialist vet, numerous bloods tests, liver/kidney functions tests, an ultrasound, complete change in diet, and pain relief medication it was finally decided to treat Oliver for a suspected spinal injury.   Four weeks of  strict confinement followed (no walks, no jumping, no playing outside, just resting, sleeping, and confined to just one room) together with anti-inflammatory medication and Oliver has recovered.  We are now ready for rehabilitation, starting with 5 minutes walks twice daily.  

Oliver has been known to slip off the arm rest whilst asleep, landing on the floor with a loud bang.  So no more.  He still loves his quilt though.