Finally, I am caught up. I realize that the last few blogs did not provide much detail about our time with Sam, as it was mostly dedicated to snuggling and making him happy (laying with him in the sun!).
Today, Andy took Sampson to the hospital to have his stitches removed, and to look at xrays to determine how his pelvis is healing. We have mixed emotions about the doctor's discoveries. Good news- Sam's pelvis is looking great. Hardware that was inserted is still in tact. The doctor asked Andy to go ahead and stand him up, and he did so. He's still nursing his back left leg, which is a concern. But, he has shown us, during his #2's, that he can bear weight on both back legs. His front leg is strong, he will have to become familiar with balancing & compensating for the lack of a second front leg. Bad news- his bladder is stretched out, possibly inflamed. The fear is that he could have nerve damage to the bladder, meaning, his brain is not communicating with his bladder as to when to pp or not to pp.
The doctor advised that we leave Sampson at the hospital over the weekend. They will insert a catheter to relieve the pressure of the expanded bladder, and then they can watch him to determine if it is a nerve issue, or simply a behavioral matter.
We will see him tomorrow during visiting hours, and will talk with doctors again on Sunday.
In the meantime, we are keeping busy, enjoying a nice meal, and sleeping in our bed for the first time in weeks.
xoxo
Today, Andy took Sampson to the hospital to have his stitches removed, and to look at xrays to determine how his pelvis is healing. We have mixed emotions about the doctor's discoveries. Good news- Sam's pelvis is looking great. Hardware that was inserted is still in tact. The doctor asked Andy to go ahead and stand him up, and he did so. He's still nursing his back left leg, which is a concern. But, he has shown us, during his #2's, that he can bear weight on both back legs. His front leg is strong, he will have to become familiar with balancing & compensating for the lack of a second front leg. Bad news- his bladder is stretched out, possibly inflamed. The fear is that he could have nerve damage to the bladder, meaning, his brain is not communicating with his bladder as to when to pp or not to pp.
The doctor advised that we leave Sampson at the hospital over the weekend. They will insert a catheter to relieve the pressure of the expanded bladder, and then they can watch him to determine if it is a nerve issue, or simply a behavioral matter.
We will see him tomorrow during visiting hours, and will talk with doctors again on Sunday.
In the meantime, we are keeping busy, enjoying a nice meal, and sleeping in our bed for the first time in weeks.
xoxo
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