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Romeo and Mommy during a tub rehab session

Romeo had his first acupuncture treatment at Natural Healing Veterinary Care with Dr. Hamilton yesterday.  It was an hour long session so towards the end he was getting antsy and was trying to sneakily escape.  *lol*  Anyway, Dr. Hamilton said she was impressed with Romeo's progress thus far.  She had him on a mat with emits an electromagnetic field and she did some needle acupuncture (which he shook off), needle-less laser acupuncture, and some physiotherapy along with vibration massage.  She also used a laser on his incision to create more blood flow to the site to help with healing (more blood flow = more oxygen = faster healing). 

Dr. Hamilton gave us more exercises to do now that Romeo's legs are getting stronger.  Some of the exercises include gently but firmly pulling on his tail, using his tail to assist with his walking instead of using the sling(s) which can hinder some of his leg use, and leg stretches.  She also suggested we give him more massages, particularly his upper body and neck, to keep his muscles loose.  She pointed out his triceps are getting quite big/muscular because they're carrying most of the weight.  I couldn't help but think of Joe from "Family Guy", hahahaha!

Needless to say, Romeo was quite tuckered out for most of the day yesterday.  Dr. Hamilton said that's normally what happens, especially because the first appointment is a bit longer.  Romeo's going to see her again next week.  Dr. Hamilton suggested we video tape his progress.  Andrew said that was funny because we have been, he just forgot to take the camera along yesterday.  She said a lot of people wish they would have recorded things, but didn't.