It was touch and go but he is eating and functioning if not back to his old self. He walks with a wobble and occasionally sits down abruptly when he loses his balance. His blood test results came back in the normal range and the vet says he is on the path to recovery.
He is alert and after he was checked out he led me on a walk up the street like he always has sniffing and checking stuff out. I really thought it was curtains for him for a few days but he has recovered sufficiently we hope to resume our travels with him in a few weeks.
There is no getting away from the fact that he is old and he could relapse at any time or have another stroke but he is alive and I love having him around and watching him devour a chicken breast like he hadn’t eaten for three days (because he hadn’t).
We plan to wait a couple of weeks and see how he’s doing. If he is able to travel we’ll take off, if not we’ll pause longer. We aren’t going to stop being nomads but we are going to take care of our most vulnerable family member. No one gets left behind.
Colonia Valdense, Uruguay.
You’ve got a least one.family praying like the dickens for a quick recovery. What a terrible scare that must have been. Best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery for both the World’s Greatest 4 legged vagabond…and the one who holds the least too.
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it!
ReplyDeleteWell, that was a scary one! I'm so happy that Rusty is doing better. He is so fortunate to have you two taking such good care of him!!!
ReplyDeleteSO glad to know Rusty seems to be on the path to recovery. Keep posting on his progress AND yours! We're with you ALL wherever you roam. 🙏🐕
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear! 🥰
ReplyDeleteI was holding my breath. So happy to see this. May he continue to get stronger and stronger.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scare, we know the feeling of worry, now that we are doggy parents ourselves. Hope Rusty gets better soon. All the best from the other side of the pond. SonjaM
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