Tomorrow is the big day, 16 weeks since the surgery and Ellie looks great and feels great (knock on wood). It seems like she has really come into her own since finishing the rounds of meds for the collateral problems with the Colitis and bladder nasties. I am really amazed at how well she is moving and it was evident again this morning on our walk as she blasted up and down sidewalks and cruised through lawns. I did not let her go overboard with enthusiasm but I did let her enjoy the added freedom. It is almost like she finally synced all four legs and learned to trot and canter all over again.
I spoke with Dr. Ahmsberry yesterday and gave him the condition report regarding Ellie’s exuberance. He suggested that since she is feeling better it would be a good time to begin the Baytril to go after the stuff that was evident in the urine culture from a few weeks ago. Rats! I really hate to go throwing pills down her throat again with the chance that they will make her feel like crud and dampen her current mood. It is a tough decision but I guess the best thing to do is side with the Vet’s since there is still nasty stuff lurking in Ellie’s pee. I’ll pick up the meds today and start her on them tonight. If she has a nasty side effect I am going to start poking my eyes with sharp objects. If she shows one slight twitch I’ll go bananas.
The best part of Ellie feeling so much better is that I can visualize a return to somewhat regular activities like hikes. We sure miss having Ellie along on the strolls through the hills and woods. I know she misses it as well and for several months she just accepted the fact that she could not come with us when she would see us lacing up the hiking boots. Now, with her recovery progressing so well, she is definitely getting more rambunctious when she sees us packing the Jeep or grabbing the hiking gear. She perks right up and gets that excited bark in hopes that maybe this time she will get to go. If this Baytril med does not flame her out like a Zeppelin then I foresee tree lined paths and longer trails in Ellie’s very near future.
