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Monday, May 11, 2009

A stitch...and some time

Gracie had the staples removed today from her surgical site. The vet thought she was doing well. Some minor swelling around the wound, probably from her licking the area, but the vet thought that would resolve in a day or so. He also gave the OK to start leashed walks. Five minutes twice a day to begin. Over the next 6 weeks, we'll work our way up to 20 minutes, three times a day. The written instructions advise against hills. That's a problem. I live on a hill. But I guess I can drive her to the bottom, walk her along the flat ground and then bring her home. She's my Gracie afterall.

2 comments:

Steve Cotton said...

Good news, indeed.

Beth said...

And, of course, she is whispering in my ear, "I can do more than 5 minutes, mama!"