However, this is where the wonderful staff at the hydrotherapy centre come in. They are so good at assessing and monitoring him that they are able to explain what is happening and reassure me that all is well. They advise me about how to utilise the anti-inflammatories to best effect which is something that vets do not provide as they see the animal less often. They score how Sonny is doing and give an exercise plan according to need. In short I arrive downhearted and hopeless and I leave altogether more reassured and optimistic. Yes his condition is degenerative but, providing I keep up some of the recommended physio, plus the weekly hydrotherapy sessions, he should be OK for a while yet. The stiffness and difficulty in walking (ataxia) being explained by the inflammation and discomfort which disables his ability to right himself when he is unsteady on his feet. I count myself so lucky that I have found this place where they are so generous with all the care, advice and knowledge. Sonny is having the best old age that he can in the circumstances and I am lucky that I can just about afford to do this for him. With new and clear advice about how to move forward I wack up the medication back to a daily dose and he is much improved, today is a good day...
