Hi Everyone.  I just came home from visiting Major at the hospital.  He seemed much better pain-wise, though IMO a bit dopey.  He is on Tramadol and Gabapentin right now, and the staff at the clinic has been working with his standing and walking skills.  I was really amazed, because when they brought him into the room, he actually walked in unassisted!!!  OK, more like hobbled in, but you get my point.  This is a vast improvement from having to be dragged everywhere by his harness (the one I got him through this site, BTW).  Supposedly, he is (just barely) able to get up off the bed by himself too.  I did not witness this, but that is a huge improvement.  Of course, he still got extremely tired very quickly, and kind of sank to the ground, but still.  So all in all a much better day.

He has not been able to pee or poop by himself thus far.  They used a catheter on him to empty his bladder.  He is eating very little and drinking less than optimal amount, but the vet felt that there were no underlying issues, and that it was not a cause for concern.

I decided to leave him in medical boarding for the time being, because I really don't want the lack of pee and poop to develop into something bad.  I hope that he will get through that hurdle in a couple of days.  In the meantime, at least he is being watched, and his physical training continues.

I have not decided how I am going to address the situation with that horrible lady vet.  Right now, I feel like getting too involved in some form of complaint process is just not worth my very limited energy.  I will most likely write a letter to the gentleman that owns the clinic, at some point.  I do want to take my time composing this letter, so that it is CONSTRUCTIVE, rather than emotional or accusatory.

I feel much more positive today.  I think that getting a first full night sleep in a week, probably helped.  But most of all I have all of you to thank for all the love, support, words of encouragement, and advice.  I honestly don't know if I would have made it through this week without this site, and all you wonderful folks.

I tried uploading pix of Major, but it didn't work for me.  I have to figure it out.