Heidi had another leg “episode” the other night. Fortunately, Demetri was still up & we were able to support her through it. It lasted longer than her previous ones, going on for about 1 1/2 hours when she was in obvious discomfort. When we had spoken to Sue about it on Monday she thought it might be cramp; consequently we took very detailed notes about the tightness of her muscles, her posture, heat/cold, response to touch & so on. The way her toes curl back during an episode made it look very likely that this is what’s happening.
The following morning she was as bright as a bright thing (we were wrecked having only had about 4 hours sleep but that was by the by!). Her bark was sharper & louder & she positively skipped around her walk with no evidence of any limp or discomfort. She’d had loads of healing & ttouch from 2 of us, but I don’t know what the after effects of that would be. I took them both to the park in the afternoon & Heidi decided to try being a lurcher, speeding off at such a rate with another dog that I had a momentary panic about her heart. I had to let it go. She was having the time of her life & it is surely better to have a fun life than a long boring life? She came back after a few minutes & had the biggest smile on her face. I kept half an eye on her but there appeared to be no ill effects from having had some fun
Sue has now sent us a new weekly remedy – Calc Sil – & we shall see how this goes. I was interested to read that it also covers absent-mindedness. I’d not really looked on her that way, but realised quickly that she’s as absent-minded as you can get! A little other-worldly sometimes when she’s whacked her nose on the same piece of table 3 times on the trot (but does at least close her eyes on the last one).
We are on week 3 of plussing today – Pulsatilla 4 times. She’s been attached to my leg since the first dose so am having a quiet office day until we go out this evening to a family do. My fingers are firmly crossed that there are no fireworks going off as both dogs will be in the van & I know that Meg is uneasy about bangs at the mo (she is getting stiffness in her hind quarters which I believe is contributing to the problem). They both live in their jumpers now (we are still trying to suss out the central heating in a Victorian house with original windows – fantastic windows, but accompanying draughts!) & Meg is much calmer as a consequence. She’s even free running in the local park without me worrying about who she’s going to duff up next.
Back to the vets next week for more bloods (to check electrolytes). The ones from Monday have indicated slight liver damage but I’d like to know how they compare to previous tests as this has been flagged up previously. My understanding is that the liver can regenerate (if the damage isn’t too severe); it would be good to know which way HRH’s is going.
Pictures being sorted as I write & I’ll post them up later.
R