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Title: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on September 17, 2010, 07:31:19 PM

I'm worried about pogo. The vet said his leg healed and that he couldn't jump yet bc his leg was weak. I just let him out and i knowiced when he was hopping around that he wasn't using his leg at all. is that normal? He was hopping like it was still wrapped up.

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on September 18, 2010, 02:45:34 PM

Only time will tell, though there could be some nerve damage. I would say it's still soar, he'll heal at his own pace. ::nod::

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on September 19, 2010, 10:35:02 AM

Thanks Debbie. I tried to call the vet on friday night bc he said if i had any questions to call and he never got back to me. I hope he ends up using it.

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on September 20, 2010, 11:06:26 AM

I called the vet and they said its normal. He won't use it for another week bc his leg is still stiff from being wrapped up.

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: 1newChinmom1 on September 20, 2010, 07:50:04 PM

Good to know, keep us updated - we will continue to pray for his little leg. ::nod::

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on September 22, 2010, 10:22:10 AM

Aww, thanks new chinmom. I will.

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on September 29, 2010, 07:29:59 AM

How is he doing now???? Usinig it any?

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: 1newChinmom1 on September 29, 2010, 02:45:03 PM

Quote from: Hoppinchins on September 22, 2010, 10:22:10 AM

Aww, thanks new chinmom. I will.

Hey Hoppinchins! How is little Pogo doing?  ;)

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on September 29, 2010, 05:03:30 PM

He's back to normal, using it good and everything! I found these cool playpens online that are all inclosed. I know my guys would chew it up, but i'm thinkinking if i lined it with flease first it would be fine. It looks big enough that i could lay in it with them.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/1900159768.html

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on September 30, 2010, 01:48:47 PM

Awesome Pogo  ::bouncyball::

I missed the pic  :doh:

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: 1newChinmom1 on October 01, 2010, 06:43:38 AM

Yay Pogo!  ::silly::  ::nod:: Thanks for the update!

Title: Re: Pogo isn't using his leg
Post by: Hoppinchins on October 01, 2010, 04:02:38 PM

It was no problem, thanks for asking