Jed got a good report at his checkup today with the neurologist. We're not out of the woods & probably never will be, but so far, so good. Now I have to start weaning him off of the prednisone sloooowly to see if he becomes symptomatic again. If not, then we'll find a new normal for his activities, which will probably NOT include roughhousing with other dogs. If he starts to knuckle again then surgery will be our only option to stabilize his neck. I'm praying like mad that the 4 weeks it'll take him to get off of the prednisone will be blissfully boring.
He's being a good boy about staying quiet. We can begin taking 5 minute walks, but nothing more for a month. We can increase the number of walks, but not the length. And he's learning to manage his harness (an Easy Walk). The worst part about it is that he can't grab his leash in his mouth like he used to when we start our walks. Not a deal-breaker, but the cute-ness factor is gone for now.
So, we'd both appreciate your prayers for continued healing and NO symptoms over the next month. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks so much, friends.
Jed -- and Laura
