River is proving to be an impossible patient. She doesn't understand "take it easy", "rest" or "slow down". Probably my fault entirely as I have always been able to indulge her appetite for activity and need for speed. In hindsight, I suppose I should have worked on the self-control - but, hey-ho!
She is still leaping around despite the wound in her flank - she seems oblivious to it. Fortunately it is in a place that doesn't come under too much stress with movement. We are, however, keeping away from the water, and I am trying my best to keep it clean, and also to stop her nattering at it. As a result, we have decided to promote our own fashion-wear for dogs.
We have the boob tube - ideal for the active dog who needs to avoid loose fitting clothing that might snag on fences or bramble bushes.
Then we have the leisure wear - a loose fitting t-shirt enabling air flow and restriction free movement - unless you stand on the trailing bit, of course - for wearing around the house.
Okay, so they won't make the dog-walk! The boob tube should be useful again as my neckwarmer/hat, but I think this t-shirt has seen better days and its next port of call will be the rag bag - or perhaps I should keep it as insurance against further injury......
Just thinking about what injury can possibly slow River down, is giving me a headache!
ReplyDeleteYou do the best you can Jan. And that there is still a good airflow around the wound and she can't investigate it, makes this a good solution.
All the best, and get well soon!