Akira's dad akira and me Sep 11, 2016

Akira's daddy (Roy), who has been a pack member, since she was 8 weeks old when I first brought her home. We are staying at his home because it is better suited for her healing. Here he is with Akira at night sitting with her through the usual time her pain cycle starts. She started panting - she...

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Resting peacefully akira and me Sep 11, 2016

Resting peacefully.....need to get some sleep before night comes. Why is pain greatest at night??

Sep 11, 2016

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Giving Akira Healing Touch akira and me Sep 10, 2016
Giving Akira Healing Touch tonight to help her clear the energetic stagnation that accompanies pain and trauma. 
 
Sep 10, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
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Tough night with Akira akira and me Sep 10, 2016

Tough night with Akira. It just breaks my heart every time I hear her yelping in pain. First weekend after surgery with multiple days at home without pain patch change. Opted to give her a sedative to help her stay calm and limit pain build up.

The challenge is finding the balance between giving...

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I love this girl so much akira and me Sep 09, 2016

I love this girl so much <3. She is doing well after her surgery. Night time harder for her with more discomfort and figured out she shakes because wants to lay down but afraid it will hurt. Pain greater at night. I was afraid of hurting her by accidentally touching the incision site, but now...

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Akira riding to vet for laser therapy akira and me Sep 09, 2016

Akira riding to vet for laser therapy on incision and bandage + pain patch change. Very relaxed thank goodness after a challenging night.

Sep 09, 2016

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On this crazy pain meds schedule akira and me Sep 09, 2016
On this crazy pain meds schedule with Akira with one of the administering at 3 am. Ugh. Hoping to get some sleep before then. This experience is taking sleep deprivation to a whole new level.
 
Here's a picture of Sue, the vet tech supervisor, whom has been absolutely instrumental in...
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Been a long day with ups and downs akira and me Sep 08, 2016

Been a long day with ups and downs, but mostly ups! Took Akira to the vet again for the day to monitor her, do laser therapy, change bandages/pain patch, etc. She was supposed to again spend the whole day there and they were so happy with her progress they were happy to release her early.

Akira...

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Just posted some more pictures of Akira's akira and me Sep 08, 2016

Just posted some more pictures in Akira's Gallery with her amazing Dr. Feinberg and staff! Eternally grateful to him and Akira's care TEAM ♥

http://www.akiraandme.com/gallery/

Sep 08, 2016

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Doctor's orders... akira and me Sep 08, 2016
Doctor's orders..."no running, jumping, stairs, or playing for 2 weeks. Keep her indoors and confined to a small room, pen, or cage with good footing. " Well...we failed that one on day 3 and paid for it. She over did it jumping up on the bed and couch so here is my solution. This is going...
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Akira and me getting some much needed rest akira and me Sep 08, 2016

Akira and me getting some much needed rest together after she spent the entire day being monitored and cared for at the vet post-surgery 1-day later.

Sep 08, 2016

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