The Tail End

Tristan is finished with the tail wrapping. Two weeks ago he had another set of x-rays taken. His tail is taking a long time to heal so we did another two weeks of the splint. We're at a wait and see stage now. The vet doesn't think keeping the splint on is necessary and wants to see him again in September. Tristan definitely has a bumpy tail section but it doesn't seem to hurt and the tail end seems healthy.

So, wait and see we will. I'm not entirely convinced that Tristan won't re-injure it. He must really whack his tail around when he's outside in the backyard alone. The splint is a sturdy but moldable plastic type material and it was pretty mangled this last time when it was taken off.

But wait, there's more

Soccer

Untended soccer balls don't stand a chance with Tristan around. Tristan was better at playing soccer with me today. Usually he takes one big bite, the soccer ball is quickly deflated and Tristan proudly carries his trophy around. This particular ball, however, resisted all of Tristan's efforts to chomp onto it so he was willing to play soccer with me. I kick the ball, Tristan chases it down and then he stands over the ball waiting for me to kick it again. Usually we don't get beyond the first kick since it's chase, crunch, no more ball.

Star Patient

Tristan went in for another tail wrap today and he was a very good patient. He's really great about sitting still and letting the vet tech work on him. First a lengthy procedure to remove the previous wrap and then another long process to wrap his tail again.

This is the final week for the tail splint and next Friday he gets x-rays to check out how his tail has healed. I think it will show a crook in his tail. There definitely is a bend in it which was evident when the splint was off. A rakish tilt may be the price he pays to keep all of his tail.

Here's the great wrapping tape for our "star" patient. I love that Dana, Tristan's super tech, is joining in the fun spirit.