I haven't posted anything, because its just been slow. She wants to walk, but can't, and is still under teh "Strict cage rest" order. The only time she goes into her cage is if we have to leave her alone in the house. I don't really even think that is nec. though. she is trying to avoid using her left foreleg. I have to force it out of a curled up position when she is laying or when i am helping her to stand. that leg is getting very stiff. She has enough muscle control to rebel against physical therapy, so it is hard. a few times a day i will manually stratch the leg out, and with little effort at all there is a loud crack in the shoulder joint.
we are into the hydo-therapy part of the p.t. now, and it terrifies her. i get in there with her, and let her rest her had on my leg, or i will cradle her head in my hands, so she knows she won't go under. i fill the bath to just over her legs, just to get weight off of her torso. she won't move around though. i was thinking she would move her legs, like she's swimming but no.
i'm getting a little frustrated. not with her... she can do no wrong. just with myself. i feel there is something i should be doing, or not doing, or changing, to make the process go faster. the vets told me this would be very long road, and i see that now. She is starting to bark when she needs to go outside to the bathroom.