A New Dog

Leo is like a new dog!
His nodes are still small (thank you, treatibles?) despite the prednisone reduction. He doesn't seem to be in pain, the swelling in his ankle is nearly gone and he's supporting his full weight on it, his elbow is not longer a horror show and his shoulder is healing nicely. To be blunt, it is a miracle. He's not running around like a pup, but he has asked to go into the dog run (um, no...) and takes me to the store at the park every time we're out.

The difference between this week and last is night and day. He's walking fine - heck, he jumped out of the car twice Saturday and once Sunday (that was a bit of a crash). And he's happy to walk to the park, even in the 90+ heat we had on Sunday. I swear, it's the working dog mentality - this is the Sunday walk, this is what we do, so we go here.

Having him around (still) has really helped my mood. My hockey team was crushed on Saturday. I'm working far too much on not-my-thesis. And my thesis is due in 2 weeks. Yet I'm ok. I've still got my boy.