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What a big day today was!
Marley went back to Dr. Sosna to have his first underwater treadmill session. Last week the plan was to have him try 5-7 minutes and that would be it for the day. Well Dr. Sosna was so impressed with Marley's improvement since the 30th that she said he could go 7-10 minutes! Walking on an underwater treadmill offers 12x the resistance of regular walking.
Elmer was Marley's therapist today and he was so nice and helpful. Many times a dog will be a bit frightened in the chamber because it is so different! It fills with warm water from the bottom up. Then the belt starts moving and they aren't sure what they are supposed to do. Elmer told us that sometimes it is a struggle to keep them from trying to get out on the first session.
As with everything else, Marley really excelled! Of course he was concerned at first but he never fought the process. When the treadmill started to move Marley started walking. Simple as that. With Momma and Daddy cheering him on, Elmer's expert handling and Daddy passing out liver treats Marley went the distance. He went the entire 10 minutes!
After he was done the water was drained and Marley was hosed down so his pretty white coat doesn't turn chlorine green. A good and proper shake off followed.
Into his Fido Fleece coat given to him by Trish from FBRN and he headed home.
I think he got a good work out, don't you?
That is such good and encouraging news. Marley doesn't let much get him down . He is a fighter and with good "parents" that work with him and obtain the best care and therapy he needs he will continue to thrive. Love you all, Mom and DAd
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news Sunny - but NO SURPRISE to me! Just like gramma and grandpaw I agree that with the great parents Marley has he is head and shoulders above the average fur-face! Good work to both of you and I am thrilled to hear this news! Color me HAPPY! SunnyII
ReplyDeleteps - the long-distant healing is probably why he is so far ahead :)