Oskar Acupuncture & Update

Oskar had his second acupuncture treatment today…Dr. Garrett & Kelly, the assisting vet tech were very happy & amazed at his progress…...we have seen a huge improvement……just within the last week. We are confident the treatments, along with the crate rest are helping.

Here I am, after my "puncture"….with a new squeaky Mama picked up at Pet Smart (she & Schatzi had a "girls" only outing, while I was at the dawgtor).



And see how fast I can wag my tail??? And just look at how strong those back legs look!!




Beautiful, isn't it?

Long Weekend...

Today is a holiday here….it's known as Islander Day…so we've been busying keeping warm & snuggly……as you can see. We had a windy & lots of snow day yesterday….







Hope you enjoyed your day!! Oskar has his second acupuncture appt. tomorrow…….cause the last one was so much fun. Keep your paws crossed for us!!

Pawsome Puzzle

Look at the paw some puzzle the mailman brought to us...






Wow….we can't thank our bloggie & rescue pal Margaret & her amazing kriiters at http://teckeltails.blogspot.ca
for sending us this adorable prezzie…..all 500 pieces of it!! It arrived just in time too….we are expecting…yet again….another snow storm tonight!!

A great evening to snuggle up & out a puzzle together!! Thank you so much Margaret, from the bottom of our paws!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

We are sending much love to all our bloggie furiends for Valentine's Day!! Find the ones you luv & have a big ol' snuggle!!!



XOXO

First Appointment

I'd like to say Oskar's first acupuncture appt. was easy & breezy…but I'd be lying. Firstly….he howled & cried in the car…the whole 15 minute drive…even tried to crawl out of his safety bucket seat. Worked himself up to the point of a huge poop the minute he hit the ground at the dawgtor's office. (thankfully I set him down outside first & not directly inside the clinic doors).

Then he shook & shivered to the point of no return…so much so we were able to go into the treatment room immediately…likely so as not to upset everyone else in the waiting room. After about the 4th needle…we quickly came to the realization this would be better done if a vet tech assisted & I was out of the room. Once the needles were all in place, I stuck my head in to see how he was doing…and he went ape sh*t…so we deducted it was best if I was not in sight or ear shot. After what seemed like a lifetime (but was only 25 minutes)….it was over! He had some electrode stimulation done at the same time I was informed…but assured it wasn't shock therapy!

He wasn't happy til he was buckled up in his bucket seat & we were on the way home! And…we get to do it all again next Tuesday!!

Acupuncture

Oskar has his first acupuncture treatment on Monday, with Dr. Garrett at our veterinary clinic. We have heard from other doxie Mamas that it can have a calming effect….which is good…cause Oskar tends to get a little "rowdy" by mid afternoon. The last two days we have allowed him to rest in a bed in front of the fire…but he is still being crated overnight.

Dr. Garrett reports that acupuncture can help with the healing process. Our first appointment is 1 1/2 hrs., then one appt. each week for four weeks. We're keeping our paws crossed it helps!!

Have a pawsome weekend efurbuddy!

Congratulations & Healing Rayzz…..

Oskar & Schatzi's little nephew, Benson…… graduated from Obedience class yesterday….we are so proud of him! Here he is with his graduation cap..



And in a couple of weeks…he begins the Intermediate level in Obedience…such a smart little guy!

Today is surgery day…he is at the dawgtor's getting "tutored" and micro-chipped. Good luck little buddy…we all luv you a whole bunch!!

Vet Visits

Schatzi & Oskar both had appointments with the Dawgtor today...Oskar is about the same. He can stand..but is very slow to respond to having his back feet flipped under (actually, not much response)...but the good news is that he is no worse. And this just might be as good as he gets...which is fine with us, our concern is for his quality of life & as long as he has no pain..we are pleased with his progress. Crate rest will continue for a few more weeks, then we will slowly allow him access to the rest of the house (no stairs). And pray no discs rupture.

He also has an infection in both ears & one anal gland...so antibiotics & ear drops were prescribed. He underwent blood & urine tests, as well. So, all in all..we are staying the course.

Schatzi (aka Miss Drama Queen) underwent her annual check up....with three attempts to stay on the scale for a weigh in! Her loss of eyesight is progressing, but not at an alarming rate...and there really isn't anything that needs to be done. We will have her teeth checked again in the fall. She got away unscathed!

My Night Time Digs.....

Can you see me in here?? This is my night-time crate, I'm all snuggled in .....a guy could get used to this...



And see that blankie over my crate? That's my wild-life blankie..it used to be my Grampie's & now it's mine & goes everywhere with me (even when I was in the dogspital..it was in ICU with me)...