Hobbling a long.....

Dobie is doing ok..........has a right rear leg he only has partial feeling in but to him he hardly knows there is a problem most of the time.  I thought we had a great long weekend..........i stayed gone a good part of the time so he could be crated and rest.  He got out of bed this morning and could hardly keep his back end up and moving.  I have been wondering if i got him moving too quick but he has been pretty floppy all day long.  I gave him a whole pred instead of the half and he has been a happy boy all day.  He is an amazing guy like that.  Not a care in the world but knows something is not quite right these days. 

I love when they sit out in the sun and just enjoy the day. I am sure they don't have a care in the world and just love the sunshine and cool breezes.  It is indeed a tuff situation to try and understand his needs and if there is any pain.  He does moan some in the night but does not seem to be uncomfortable, nor does he move much from his bed.  I often wonder if the whole curling up in a ball is uncomfortable but have to hope that he knows enough not to do it if he hurts him.  My friend had to put her dog to sleep today.......we are so fortunate we have the tools to help our pets transition easily and without unnecessary suffering like we see in the human world so much.  Hooray for vets with the tools to do the right thing for our pets!!