Back in February I noticed Zoee was limping sometimes. I checked out her leg all over and she didn't show signs of pain when I touch, pulled and rubbed on it. The limping got worse so I took her to the vet on President's Day and was told she had a sprained knee. I was very glad it wasn't a torn ACL. We had her on meds for two weeks (and were supposed to keep her activity/running to a minimum) and the limping was very minimal.
This past Friday night she was back to the severe limping and not wanting to put that foot down. Keeping her from running in our backyard is about impossible....unless you take her out on a leash. Which Bruce doesn't have time to do during the day. So I decided to take her to my moms house where I know she will get the restrictions she needs to let her knee heal.
I got more meds from the vet yesterday and took her to my moms. I was in tears when I left her. I feel so bad.But I know its best for her so we don't have to deal with the torn ACL. While we were there she would go in my moms backyard (that is twice the size of ours) and she would just slowly walk around. Well that was easy!! My mom also has a pool that she can swim in and still get the exercise she needs without putting strain on the sore knee.
My other dilemma is Taggart. He has never been alone except while Zoee is at the groomers or vets. Now he is going to be an only dog for three weeks!!! He is already being such a good boy. Usually when they go in the front yard they take off down the sidewalk. Yesterday Bruce did yard work out front and Taggart hung out under the tree. I know he's going to miss Zoee. So will we.
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