I guess it is Lightning Selfie Time.
Is this OK??? I was just headed to my bed for a nap. Mom has been making me do my PT exercises. She is relentless.
This is one of the games she makes me play.
I have to walk across each of those poles and back again, AND I have to do it five times, back and forth The purpose of the exercise is to get me to lift my hind legs up and over to strengthen my muscles. The poles are only about 1/2 inch off the ground. So far I am 0 for 4 on each trek down the route. One or both of my back paws clips the pole when I go over. At some point Mom is supposed to raise the poles a little higher, but she doesn't see that happening for a while:)
The poles are supposed to be similar to Cavaletti poles that she could buy online for a lot of green paers. So for now she decided to get creative and make her own. The poles cost about $18 from Home Depot and the foam blocks are from a box she found in the basement from when the grands were babies. She had to wedge a small piece inside the opening to secure the blocks in place. Pretty clever, eh? . . . . And then, there are six more exercises I have to do. Sheesh, it is endless.
Here is a bonus Selfie for you before I conk out for the afternoon. I am first going to whisper in Misty's ear that it is her turn to do the next post
Woos - Lightning
Mini update from Mom: After a week off the gabapentin with no change in the nighttime wakefulness, the vet said the gabapentin was not at fault, and Lightning is now back on it for pain. We are also adding some melatonin to see if it helps his health in general.
We were just going to say that those look like cavaletti when we saw you mention them! We hope the exercises do you good, Lightning, and that your sleep time is more peaceful.
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ollie
Sorry you have to do pt. I hope it helps. Nice selfies. XO
ReplyDeleteYour mom is very clever making her own poles for your exercises, Lightning. We have our paws crossed that they help you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteWe hope the exercises help you get your muscle tone back, Lightning. Is there anything to help us sleep at night? If you discover something let me know and I will do the same. Being pain-free is a MUST!
ReplyDeleteMom is doing the right thing. I know you know that. You're so handsome, Lightning.
ReplyDeleteHave a woof woof day and week. Scritches to all the pups and healing hugs to you. ♥
Mum is ingenious and budget conscious. They look the perfect kind of thing to get some physio. * high paw *
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ReplyDeleteClever mum to make those hurdles for you, Lightning... now if only the old legs would comply, eh?! Keep at it, dear one. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
You are in my heart, I hope the exercises help.
ReplyDeleteYour mom is so creative! I'm sorry you're having trouble settling down and sleeping, and I hope your doctors can figure out a way to help you. ❤️
ReplyDeleteAnd there was us thinking only show ponies and horses jump cavalletti. Looks like your staff is being very serious about making your exercise fun and colourful.
ReplyDeleteYour selfies are lovely, especially the second, with an outstretched paw.
ERin
Cavaletti are very expensive and your mom was clever to make her own. Your selfies are very handsome.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Lightning and hope that gabapentin has kicked in to help with pain. this just proves how bad his back is if he can't clear his hind legs over these. very creative poles. You look beautiful Lightning, hugs from Beau and his mama
ReplyDeleteYour Mom takes great care of you.
ReplyDeleteSending POTP. and lots of love ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteYou are looking handsome today Lightning! Keep up the PT. We're sending POTP in hopes you feel better soon!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
Java Bean: "Ayyy, we hope the gabapentin makes you feel better and the PT helps with your motion, Lightning! And don't forget to stop and chew on the wooden poles from time to time!"
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