It's Christmas Eve and dear Sonny went for his last hydrotherapy appointment on Saturday. We didn't know it was to be his last but they soon noticed that he was no longer moving his back feet in the water. With no ability to be 'hands on' with him in the water as well, there was no choice. We could not go on and the session was cut short. It was very emotional as I have gained so much support from the staff team who have monitored Sonny so closely over the last 6 months.. I had a big sob on the arm of the lady who runs it and Sonny for the first time gave her eye contact and accepted a treat from her. It was like he was saying thank you for all you've done for me!
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We are left with anything that we can do externally now, that means considering the possibility of a cart which we may be able to get second hand to see if he will take to it. We are upping his pain medication and anti-inflammatories. The vet is convinced he is not in pain and that is a bonus.
Ironically we can still run with him in the field at times, he can't go on for long, but whilst in full flow he sometimes has a big smile on his face and that is all I need to know that it is OK to keep him going for a bit longer.
We are having all our family with us this year for Christmas, I suspect it may be his last. Let's make it a good one for him.
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