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Digging up my Diary

Back to normal but deaf

Hey pups and pals!
Update on my condition: I went to the Vet yesterday and the Vet said I have 100% recovered! YAY! However the vet says this ear infection may come back but I will fight it again and I will recover like last time.
So that is fantastic news! :)
Unfortunately, my family has noticed that I have become extremely deaf after the infection. We think the ear infection has burst my ear drum. I won't respond to anything unless I'm touched (and I jump when someone does. Like I didn't know they were there).

Thank you again to everyone who has been so kind over these few weeks! You guys are awesome!

*huggles*
Mr. Digger Domination
♥

Progress and Prayers

Dearest pals,

Update:
26th of May
This morning, we helped Digger to walk (by using supports for his legs) around the backyard. He seemed like he wanted to walk but was a little confused on how to do it. He does have a bit of a bladder infection because as he can't walk, he can't go to the bathroom in a comfortable way (so he has to pee himself which has caused the infection). But he is on medicine for that.
His head is still titled in an awkward manner which is making it hard for him to eat. We are currently hand-feeding him meals.
We are taking Digger to the vet again on Thursday for more blood tests etc. Maybe on Thursday we will find out what's causing all the trouble.
He seems to be recovering which is absolutely wonderful but we have to keep our eyes out for any decrease in progress.


28th of May
Fantastic news! Digger is picking up miraculously.
Today, Digger stood up by himself! He is trying to walk around more and more which is wonderful.
We went to the vet and she said he is making the right progress. The vet said Digger was suffering from Idiopathic which is a fancy word for "unknown cause". But the vet said she was thinking the ear infection was the cause of Digger’s pain and stumbling.

He will be fully recovered in a week or so. He'll come out of this with only a slight head tilt and a shaved leg.

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I want to thank you all for your prayers,support,love,kindness and hugs. The power of the paw is an amazing thing. Your words and support has moved Mum to tears so thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. I'm absolutely overjoyed that Digger is getting better and I want to thank you for helping me get through the journey of 'dog-owner' worry. You are beautiful people.

From the bottom of our hearts♥,
thank you!
*huggles*
Digger's Family

A trip to the Emergency Vet

Hey guys,
On Saturday I took a trip to the Emergency Vet Hospital. Mum became extremely worried when she found that I couldn't stand up (and when I tried, I collapsed), my eyes were twitching, I was shivering and my head was tilting in an awkward manner.
Afraid that I had some kind of stroke, my family took me to the Emergency Vet Hospital. I was examined but the vet couldn't pick what I was suffering from. However, she ruled out that I had a stroke and gave us a few possibilities on what I might have:
-Infection (either in the ears or the brain)
-Tumor
-A sickness that affects a lot of old dogs. It goes as quickly as it comes but it's likely that the sickness will come back worse after a few weeks.

The vet decided to keep me there for the rest of the weekend to monitor me.
On Sunday, my head tilt became worse and I still couldn’t walk but I was eating and drinking normally. The vet found an infection in my ears which could be the cause. The vet said my family could take me home to 'home-nurse' me if we wanted to the next day.

On Monday (today), my head tilt and eye twitching has become better so my family has decided to 'home nurse' me. The vet wants my family to call her everyday and to bring me back for frequent tests. She still doesn’t 100% know what’s affecting me but she has told my family that the next few days will be the real test. If I improve, then it could be just the ear infection and I will be my happy self in a few weeks. If I become worse…

My Mummy is really worried at the moment so we ask for your prayers.

Thank you!
*huggles*
Mr. Digger Domination