Update on my Iliopsoas muscle strain - JUSTICE PLEASE!

Remember I told you about my very very very mildly strained Iliopsoas muscle (groin muscle), that only mum noticed because she thought my gait was different? No, I wasn't limping. "She" is paranoid!

You know, the very very very mild muscle strain that my rehab vet Dr. Bowra didn't even notice at first until he gave me a nice good-bye rub down and I yelped?

You know, the very very very very mild muscle strain that mum has decided to keep me leash bound (and sneaking out to the beach with STINKY without ME!!! Yes, I KNOW everything)??

You know, the very very very very very mild muscle strain that EVERYBODY thinks I'm fine except mum???

See, just watch my gait, do you see ANYTHING wrong????

Did I have any problem meeting that dog? Did I have problem lifting my leg at the tree and marking it? Did I have any problem covering up my marking spot by kicking back? (I sometimes sort of walk slanted because of the position of the leash)

Watch again, um.... the video is pretty self explanatory. Yes, that's MY grass.

Again, did I have problems marking MY grass and covering it up? (mum: you totally missed the spot)

Lastly, did I have any problem flirting with this handsome fella?? His mum made a comment saying "your dog really looks like a DOLL....." Took mum's un-Airedale brain a while to figure that one out, and she gave a lame response about me having lots of hair hence, looking like a doll. (I think that's what she was trying to say anyway, you just never know about those un-Airedale brains)

So REALLY, WHY should I have to be on-leash when I'm obviously fine?????

(mum: Her gait is NOT RIGHT!! Hehe..

But really, her muscle is still sore, I can tell from her reaction when I massage it. However, like all Airedales, Sunshade is EXTREMELY stoic. She would rather take the pain, have her fun and suffer later. This is why I have to be strict with her right now, so she'd be ready for her summer fun. It is a mild strain, so it shouldn't take long to heal as long as I can be strict...... I have to admit it is VERY hard to only take her out for short/controlled leash walks and then leaving her home by herself and taking Jaffa out to the beach/etc....)

WHY WHY WHY?? Can somebody talk some sense into my mum?? I had already had my K-laser treatments (3/17/07) which had similar effects as acupuncture.


These protective goggles were for hoomans to wear to protect their eyes from the laser. Of course, mum just had to put a pair of them on me and my comfort buddy


Getting the laser treatment.


A close up, (yes, mum shaved my perfectly shaped belly, so my hair won't get in the way. Yes, my belly is perfect.)


These are photos of me and Tiffany.


We've known each other since 2003, and she's watched me recovered from my two TPLO's, and she LOVES me (who wouldn't anyway?)!!!


I had my re-check couple weeks ago, and Dr. Bowra again told mum that the strain is SOOOOO mild (yes, he said it with 5 "O's"), most people don't pick up on this type of injury, but of course, her sharp eyes did. He said usually when people don't notice the mild muscle strain, dogs are still allowed to run around freely without being too lame afterwards. But he said, knowing mum, he knew mum wouldn't be happy if this turned into a nagging injury. So he suggested to do controlled, leash walks, and slowly strengthen the muscle by increasing the walking time by 10-15% each week. Basically, his suggestion was to calm MUM's mind. All my vets know my mum soooo well... I wanna cry...

Anyway.. I gotta tough it out for a couple more weeks...


Sigh... I never thought life of an Airedale could be so tough at times..... (mum: what about life of an Airedale MUM??? I gotta see your sad eyes and watch you sulk everyday!!!)