Labrador Rescue

Hi Everyone,

Little Max was back at Liverpool yesterday and Vanessa was over the moon with him, she said I'd done a good job with his feet and that they are 80% better. She reduced the daily maintance to just once a day and shampoo once a week but if they flare I've to call her, she is also slowly reducing the steroids.

We also saw the orthopaedic guy who also fell in love with Max, he's so infectious. He agreed the pain relief is possibly masking the lameness so told us to stop it. He asked if he'd ever be lame before which I said he hadn't and that it was only since his feet have been sore. He said the fractured sesmoids in all his toes have been fractured a while even maybe from being a puppy and although it's not common some do manage whereas others show signs of lameness. He said to keep him on 30 min walks on soft ground but if at anytime he s lame to call him. He said they can remove the sesmoids but him and Vanessa would see this as a last resort due to Max weak immune system as he would be prone to infection and struggle to heal but he thinks like us that the lameness is more likely due to sore feet. One thing he did say was that it was lovely to see a Labrador with perfect elbows and hips, I said well I'm glad Max has something good going for him.

We have to take Max back to see both of them mid January, Vanessa did say that Max will never be discharged and will be a regular at Liverpool as you can never cure a skin problem but can manage it and that's why they will monitor it regularly to make sure it's kept under control. We can't speak highly enough of Vanessa she also has lovely nature with Max.

We feel more positive especially as Max is responding to treatment and he's such a good boy and just sits and lets me do whatever needs to done and then goes and sits looking for his sweet potato treat. He knows the rountinue and the main thing is he remains such a happy and lively boy and that's what matters.


Little Max sends you all some sloppy kisses and thanks you for thinking about him


Love

It's really great to read some good news about Max, he's had so many ups and downs you must feel like you're walking on air Amanda now that he seems to have turned the corner.
Sending our best wishes for his continued improvement.
Way to go Max!
Des x

Thrilled to read some good news for little max, long may it continue.

I'm so happy to read that Little Max has been given some good news and is responding to treatment. He's such a brave boy and I'm sending him even more positive and healing thoughts for his continued recovery. How wonderful that his hips and elbows are fine that's brilliant news for any lab

Big hugs to Max - what a lovely temperament he's got in spite of all his gone through

So pleased to read that the vets are pleased with Max's progress and more that he seems to be improving. I hope this continues, you must feel so much better yourself. He really does sound an absolute treasure.


Hilary, Rowley & Douma

Well done little soldier xxx

Hello Amanda and Little Max
We are delighted to read your detailed report of dear Little Max, how good is that.
Amanda you are amazing how you give us all the correct terms with doggie health, I cannot remember my own name some days!! Well done.
Little Max keep improving everyday, and we send you our love and all positive thoughts that we can.
Thinking of you all
Love Liz Shelly Bonnie Molly n Polly for the boys for you Amanda

So glad to read somegood news about little Max

We continue to send positive healing thoughts to you beautiful Max and sending a too and for you special mum & dad x