My
name is Danielle. In January 2006 my 18 month old Shih Tzu Tia slipped
and damaged her cruciate ligament. She was referred for 6 weeks
of canine hydrotherapy. Here is our personal account of Tia's hydrotherapy
sessions.
Session 4
Today we had another hydrotherapy session. Tia did really well again
today. Another 1/2 a minute was added on to her time so we are now
totalling a 3 minute swim then having a rest and then another 3
minute swim.
We had Nicky again today as Tanya was still away on holiday.
Nicky commented on how well Tia uses her injured leg when swimming.
Providing Tia keeps up her progress I think they aim to increase
her time again in a week or so but I have to watch her when we get
in to monitor her behaviour and then relay this to the hydrotherapist
the following week. This tells them whether they should increase
Tia's time or not.
Well she was lively when we got home which is good as it indicates
that we are not pushing her too hard and it looks like a speedy
recovery is paddling Tia's way!
Until next week.......
Danielle and Tia
Session 5 |
