Back to PDSA again. This time general anaesthetic for x-rays. Had the top pin removed and antibiotics given for cover. Vet thinks I'm doing very well. Should have seen mam's face, she was over the moon to see me progressing so well.

Diarrhoea. Back to vets and given Meloxicam to settle down. Hope it works am not feeling very well!

Back home again. Had a good time. Only thing is the painkillers are irritating my stomach so had to go back to vet and get them changed to liquid form.

Travelled back to Sunderland for a check on the pins and plaster under sedation. Went back to Lincoln later same day. Given some medication to calm my stomach.

In the caravan recuperating after the long journey yesterday and after seeing the vet. Later went outside for a bit fresh air

Admitted under general anaesthetic to check pins. Adjusted and allowed home. Travelled back to Lincoln same day. Just slept the journey.

Lincoln

Went to Lincoln today . Stayed in the car while mam and dad visited the Bishop's Palace and Lincoln Cathedral.

Afterwards we went for a walk round Lincoln with me in the buggy of course. While we were walking around mam thought one of the pins had moved in my back leg. Found a veterinary hospital and made an appointment. The vet there wasn't happy to do anything with the pin but would have given antibiotics to cover for any infection. Mam wasn't too happy with that and rang the PDSA in Sunderland. They made an appointment for the next day. Travelled up later that night after meal out with the family.

PDSA Sponsored Walkies

It was the PDSA walkies today. We raised £250 not bad. On the way through the park the dressing came off my front left paw. Had it checked by the vet (Ian) who said it was ok to leave off. Didn't do any walkies myself of course. My chosen mode of transport was a decked out buggy with my name on no less.

Met Denise Robertson off the telly!

We then set off for a weeks holiday to Lincoln with the caravan. Not something I know much about yet but should be good. At least it will be a change of scenery.

Dressing changed again on right front paw. Think the swelling must be going down and the cast keeps slipping.

Dressing changed on right front paw

Dressing changed on right front paw

PDSA Walkies

Extract from Sunderland Echo

 

Darcy calls for all dogs to put best paw forward

Published on Wed Sep 09 14:48:53 BST 2009

DARCY the Wearside wonder-pup is urging her four-legged friends to take a walk in the park for animals in need this weekend.
The six-month-old Patterdale Terrier pup, who miraculously survived a 45-foot cliff fall last month, will be joining the PDSA Walkies in Roker Park to help raise cash for a new 1.6million animal hospital in Sunderland.
The PDSA has launched its appeal to raise cash for the new PetAid hospital and anyone is welcome to go along to the park to join in the first fund-raising event on Sunday.
PDSA veterinary staff will be taking part and there will be free dog training advice from Ruff Diamond Dog Training and free health checks for dogs aboard PDSA's PetCheck vehicle.
Supporting the event is Pauline Dodds, Darcy's owner, as a thank you for the way the PDSA staff nursed her puppy back to health.
The playful pup was with Pauline near Souter lighthouse, Whitburn, in August when she fell 45ft on to rocks below breaking her front paw and back leg.
Pauline, from Washington, said: "I'm urging all animal lovers to go along and take part in PDSA Walkies this Sunday. After Darcy's accident, the vets did an amazing job and I can't thank them enough.
"PDSA is a great charity and as they don't get Government or lottery funding, I'm happy to do my bit to raise vital funds."
The charity is being forced to build a new hospital because the old one in The King's Road is just not big enough to cope with the increasing number of pets in need of vet care.
Vets for the charity treated 46,598 pets in the Sunderland area in 2008, compared with 42,951 in 2007 and there are fears the recession could cause the rise in numbers to continue.
PDSA Walkies organiser Hilary Nelson said: "This will be the perfect opportunity to enjoy exercising with your dog while supporting PDSA.
"We don't receive any Government or Lottery funding, so rely entirely on the generosity of the public, and Walkies is an easy and fun way to get involved."
PDSA has provided free veterinary care in Sunderland since 1952, when the charity opened a dispensary in Chester Road, and the hospital in The King's Road, Southwick, was built in 1989.
Walkies In Roker Park takes place on Sunday with a rolling start from 11am through to 2.30pm.
The walk will take about 45 minutes and costs 5 to enter. To register visit www.pdsa.org.uk/walkies or people can just go along on the day.

General anaesthetic. Had x-rays and one pin was replaced. More painkillers and antibiotics prescribed

Plaster cast slipped. Another trip to the PDSA

Today I was sedated so the plaster cast could be changed. Had another course of painkillers prescribed. PDSA doing a wonderful job.

Another appointment with the PDSA to get the plaster cast checked. It is important that it doesn't slip as it could cause problems with circulation.