Greetings,

Thank you for your replies. Molly is doing better. She is very angry at being kept inside but I am trying to play with her as much as possible to keep her entertained. She is actually now trying to trip us by crossing in front of our legs as we walk - especially when we are heading downstairs - but I think she is trying to frustrate us so we will just give up and put her out. She is a smart girl and she does love being outside. I've issued a warning for everyone to hold the railing when headed downstairs. We get used to carrying armloads of stuff or even just a coffee cup/the phone and don't think about our childhold stairway safety training. Molly counting on this waits on the stairs, switching her tail with this sinister gleam in her eye. And she has a whole batch of new toys!

Moving beyond her mental state, her paw is less swollen now and she is using it a little bit but still does not seem to be putting her full weight on it. She is only 7.6 pounds so it's not alot of weight. She doesn't seem to be in pain, but then she never did.

I live in Chino Hills, California. I am just outside of Orange and LA county in the Inland Empire (read: where those of us who can't afford beach property live ). If anyone knows of a great vet in this area, please let me know. I will probably take her to another vet tonight.

Thank you,
Debbie