Brinkley has been an absolute star this week. He takes his tablets as if they were treats, no need to hide them in bits of cheese or bacon bits, he just chews them up and swallows and waits for his reward - how many dog owners would like to have a pet that does that?
He has been very good about not going out for walks and has rested a lot. I think the increasing sun here has made it a normal adjustment to a slower pace of life for both pups, but it has been of benefit to Brinkley's leg.
We took them both down to the front yesterday for a short walk and then a drink in one of the local bars, they both love to sit and watch the world go by, very much like Neil and I - although we have discovered they are not keen on fizzy water, they prefer still (agua sin gas, por favor para los perros!) Brinkley does still have problems but not as often as earlier in the week. However, he does seem to adapted to a little jumping action with his back legs to save putting all his weight on his bad leg. It will be interesting to see whether he continues this action when his leg is fully recovered. In the meantime, we have decided not to take him back to the vets just yet and to see how much better his leg gets over the weekend.
Strangely enough, our Brandy has started to limp ocassionally, the same leg as Brinkley is having trouble with - I'm not sure with Brandy whether it's sympathy or just that he is laying on it on the cool tiles and it gets a little bit stiff until he walks on it, a bit like my joints if I sit for too long. Or maybe he's just jealous of the attention Brinkley is getting and sees it as a way for extra cuddles too!
MUM
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