Rowdy's Recovery - Week 5

Rowdy is doing great!  He's eating well, walking well, playing (too much) but all in all in very good spirits.  We did inquire this week about hydro therapy for him, which we've heard is very good for muscle recovery, range of motion, flexibility and overall well-being.  During the conversation with the great people at K9 Hydrotherapy Inc in St. Louis Park Mn, we learned that Rowdy is likely recovering too well to need it.  They indicated that since Rowdy is young, using his leg very well, re-gaining muscle mass and is walking with a normal gate, that he doesn't fit the bill.  I'm sure Rowdy would love to go (as he's the best swimming boxer I know) but it's no hydro-therpay for this guy.  Their services are very beneficial however for dogs who are a little older and more hesitant to use their leg, or aren't gaining muscle mass back.  

On the docket for week 5 in Rowdy's Recovery regimen is more walking, longer walks (15 - 20 min) and continued range of motion therapy.  Despite Rowdy's dislike for everything in his physical therapy (except walking) we still try to do his exercises daily.  It's as simple as a warm compress on his leg for 1min, then slowly flexing and extending his leg 10 times - until the point of resistance.  He's doing very well with the exercises, but hates the compress so 3 times per day is a little tough.