Sparky's Saga/Update #74

[Grace]

The only thing I have noticed, is that he is hesitant about jumping down off the bed, but he will jump up on it without any hesitation. Maybe that's still uncomfortable for him, so I just pick him up and put him down on the floor. He'll go up and down steps without a problem, but from bed to floor is a greater distance than it is between steps.

Why don't you get one of those bed-stair things for him? Then he could get up and down from the bed by himself - and save your back

For example -

[pomtzu]

Why don't you get one of those bed-stair things for him? Then he could get up and down from the bed by himself - and save your back

For example -

Gretchen - I hope you know that I didn't let him see that pic. He would never give me a minute's rest until I bought him one!

I had thought about one if it gets to the point where he really needs one, but right now, I think there might be some "drama king" effecting his issue with jumping off the bed. Thank goodness he only weighs about 12 lbs!

[Asiel]

Never thought of that but it's a great idea. If you find it takes up too much romm you can get a ramp, my daughter has one for her aged dog who can't get up or down and it's the greatest thing yet. Nothing too good for a "drama king", maybe you could get it for Christmas, bet you could even make your own. Awww......pretty please mommy....

[Daisy and Delilah]

I have to have steps all over the house for Daisy so Delilah just uses them too. Delilah can fly through the air if she's feeling good so sometimes, she doesn't use them.

[pomtzu]

Thought I'd post an update today on Sparky's progress.

This morning he took the last of his 30 day antibiotic treatment for Lyme's, so I guess it's a wait and see what happens now vigil.

He's back to his normal self and there hasn't been any more limping or moping around either. He seems to be back to the way he was before all this started back in August. He's the silly, blitzy, fuzz ball of energy and goofiness that he was before.

I guess a little medicine and a lot of PT prayers and well wishes did the trick for him. We both thank you all!

[Freedom]

He's back to his normal self

Atta boy, Sparky!!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Great news to hear, Ellie!! I am thrilled to read this. I can't believe it but Delilah is limping again. She gets so excited, she can't slow down. After chasing through the house after cats yesterday, she is limping. I'm trying everything I can to keep her still. I think she defintely has arthritis and it's getting worse as she gets older.

I will keep praying for Sparky and you, of course. I hope he stays like he is now and it doesn't happen again.

[Medusa]

He's back to his normal self

Atta boy, Sparky!!!

Ditto!