Hunter update

On Thursday, Sept 3rd we took Hunter in for surgery. We had to make one last effort at fixing our puppy (well, he will be 9 in November, but I will always call him our puppy! :)). The vet went into his foot from the top AND the bottom and looked to see if there was anything in there that didn't look normal. We didn't expect her to find anything....but she DID! There was a fibrous tissue found by the toe that Chris has ALWAYS said was the problem and it was something that our vet has never saw before. She doesn't really know what it is, but it was something not normal so that was a positive sign for us. He came home on Thursday night and was just the normal Hunter we know and love...just a little tired! :) He looked like this all night....

Friday afternoon Chris and Hunter went to the cabin. Hunter was acting all normal and Chris took him on a little walk. Nothing bad, but just to get him out (and Hunter LOVES these walks). Then it happened.....something we haven't saw in YEARS....Hunter used his LEG!! He was walking on all 4 legs!!! Talk about a miracle. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't an instant thing, but the was touching the foot down. He would NEVER do that before! As the weekend progressed, he used it more and more. He was using it to hold the chew toys, using it to walk, and using it to help when he was going to lay down too. It was AMAZING to see!! You take a look and let me know if you agree.............

When we got home on Monday night, we took the wrapping off his foot. He isn't using it as much, but there is no padding to help him and protect the incisions (I wouldn't be walking much either if I had a big cut on the bottom AND top of my foot!!). He is still doing great and we are so happy. We are hoping this continues to improve for him and soon he will be back to "normal" .... whatever that is! :)