It’s been a couple of months since Alex passed away and we still miss her very much. Today, May 5th, would have been her 14th birthday. I do wish we had more time together, but I am grateful for the time we spent with her. What Alex enjoyed the most was sunbathing. There were times…
Tag: ACL injury
Alex’s ACL Injury – 15 Months Later
In November 2013, Alex injured her ACL and I was beyond scared. So scared that I was ready to put her through surgery, but my better half, Cynthia, talked me out of it, and even today I am glad we made the right decision for Alex. Please, bear in mind that neither Cynthia nor I…
Comfortable Bedding For Senior Dogs
Alex, my 12 1/2 year old canine companion, is a senior and I’ve realized that comfortable bedding for dogs should be high on a pet parent’s list, but much more so if your dog happens to be a senior dog. Alex loves to be close to a vent, as you can see in the above…
Alex’s ACL Injury – Part 3
Almost 5 months have gone by since Alex’s ACL injury, and I am glad that we did not put her through surgery. Well, that is thanks to Cynthia for talking me out of it. Years ago, Cynthia and I took a class in college and our instructor called us, the dynamic duo, and you know…
Alex’s ACL Injury – Part 2
It’s been about 2 1/2 months since Alex started to wear a brace from Woundwear, and this is her progress so far: Alex was only able to walk for 3 straight minutes while wearing the brace and was so exhausted that she slept for hours after that short walk Nowadays, when the day is not…
In Home Dog Boarding vs. Dog Kennels
Soon, it’ll be two weeks since Alex started wearing a brace for her ACL injury and so far she is doing fine. She is putting pressure on both legs, although still favoring her right leg, and she is resting a lot. This is her favorite spot when the sun is out, by the sliding doors….
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