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08-10-2010, 07:29 AM
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Layla is doing WONDERFULLY with her wheels! We went for our first real walk on the weekend as a family
 She got so excited as soon as she heard the word "walk"! We went pretty far (with lots of rests) and she passed right out when we got home for a couple of hours She hasn't really run in the cart yet, which I was disappointed about. That is, until this morning. I put her cart on the ground outside the car with my foot in front of the wheels, and then I grabbed all my stuff. I let her go and she ran right to the front doors of the office (I didn't put a leash on her, thinking she'd go right in). But nobody was there to open the door (I was a few steps behind!) and she had energy from that ride into town, so she turned and went flying down the sidewalk! I ran as fast as I could in my heels, and only caught her by diving and grabbing the back of her cart when she got into some grass and slowed down! When we did get inside, she cruised around the office for awhile to burn off some more energy Not sure where all the energy came from!For the past two days at rehab, Layla's reflexes have been the best they've ever been. They are so strong, she is kicking and moving her legs with barely a touch. Her vet thinks it might be from cart use, but I am really sure it has something to do with the B12 shots she started getting with acupuncture. The shots are supposed to help regenerate nerves, and lots of people with downed dogs swear by them. I had to push the vet to give them to her though, because she didn't think it would do anything. I think it is doing something!
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08-10-2010, 09:33 AM
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I just knew that she'd do well with her little cart!!! I can't wait to see a video of her going!!!! It would be sooo wonderful to have her get back most of the use of her legs, if not a full recovery!!!! I'm sure that a B12 shot probably gave her lots of energy because I know what it does for me!!!!
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08-10-2010, 11:46 AM
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Layla never ceases to amaze me Lynsey!! I'm soooo glad she is doing well with her cart!
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08-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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I know I haven't post much about Layla, but I have been following her progress. I'm so thrilled for her and for you. Sounds like everything will be fine...it will just take time. What a little fighter she is and what a great Mommy you are Lindsey!
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08-10-2010, 02:31 PM
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Thanks everyone. She has changed my life, that's for sure. She is my world
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08-10-2010, 02:51 PM
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Thanks so much for the update, Lindsay. I'm so happy to hear that she is doing so well with her wheels. My mom's doxy really didn't like them very much and would only "go" when HE wanted to get somewhere, which wasn't very often. It is interesting though, he began to get back his movement after he started using the cart - so maybe there is something to that idea.
I'm SURE the B12 shots are giving her more energy - I sure hope they help with nerve regeneration!!! Thanks again for the update. I've been thinking about her AND YOU!
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08-10-2010, 04:08 PM
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I am so happy to hear that Layla is doing so well with her cart and sounds like she is making wonderful progress at rehab.
I love reading your updates on her.
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08-17-2010, 03:23 PM
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Lindsey, so wonderful to hear of her progress!!!! This is such encouraging news!!!!
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08-18-2010, 07:39 AM
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I'm happy to hear she's progressing even if it's a little at a time. I'm sorry to hear you have a small burden financially but I'm sure things will work out. Best wishes
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