These are the before and after photos of Wilf’s rehabilitation journey since he was diagnosed with Elbow Dysplasia back in July last year.
Under the careful guidance of my physiotherapist, we’ve been working together for seven months to help him become as strong and fit as possible, giving him the best chance at a normal, happy life.
It hasn’t been easy—there have been plenty of ups and downs, moments of despair, and tears over what his future might hold. It’s been a true emotional rollercoaster 🎢.
Every day, Wilf has had his physio exercises, helping him learn how to stand with good posture. The goal is that if he ever slips or trips (which he’s bound to do when he’s hooning around like a regular dog!), his body will naturally engage his core muscles to reduce the risk of injury. And trust me, his favourite pastime is wreaking havoc 🤣—I suspect he’s making up for lost time after all those months spent crated.
Looking at these photos today, I can hardly believe it’s the same dog. It’s truly down to the expert guidance of my physio and the hours I’ve put into his recovery. Now, I’m cautiously optimistic that our dream of doing gundog work together might just be within reach. Fingers crossed 🤞.
There’s still work ahead, and the physio hasn’t let me off the hook yet 🤣, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.
Watch this space!
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