Trial and Conduction testing

Today was the end of the second week on the drug trial and Carl was in to be tested. I see definite changes, but these could simply be natural variation.

Also today Carl was tested to see if there was any conduction of impulses beyond his spinal lesion. There was nothing, but that was no surprise to the neurologists given the severity of his spinal cord injury. Given that Carl can wag his tail, there is some conduction, just nothing that registered in his legs.

The trial continues and we will see what happens over the coming months.

Spring is Here

Finally the snow and rain is gone and the trees are once again green (pity about the grass though).  Having tried all sorts of things from kids trousers to insulation leg protectors I finally concluded that the only way Carl could be outside was in a cart.  Thankfully I have two - his k9 cart he uses for playing in the yard, his Doggon cart for longer walks.

Trial Starts

After flunking out of the initial stages of the paralysis trial, Carl started to improve, most visibly being able to wag his tail.



The neurologists decided it was worth re-enrolling Carl in the trial, so today we began the medication. Life is a bit more complicated as Carl need the meds three times a day, but if he improved further it will be well worth it!