My toy poodle “granddog” has been living with me at “Camp Gramma” for two years because I am retired and more able to tend to his needs throughout the day. He is a 16-year-old toy poodle who is blind due to advanced cataracts. Because of his age and some other health issues, surgery is considered too risky for him. While in my care, he fell halfway down the stairs and tore the ligament (ACL) in his right rear leg.
Surgery is the means most often used to repair such an injury but, once again, it was considered too risky for him. His vet advised us to take a wait-and-see approach, keeping his activity limited and with stairs being off limits. Instead, he recommended gentle rehab exercises, using cold compresses before and warm compresses after each session.
With the help and guidance of Karen at Hand to Paw, we worked diligently everyday through the personally tailored program she set up for us. Reiki treatments were also a part of his care plan, integrating the movement of energy forces with the physical manipulation component. With Karen’s care and patience, my little guy made a full recovery – WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SURGERY!!
OUR SINCERE THANKS, KAREN!!!
JoAnn and Beso (Woof!!!)