However, she will never again have full coordination, nor will she be able to sit, lie down or get up without a struggle. She can, we are pleased to say, now wag her tail and does so every time we speak to her, a happy dog again, relieved that she no longer has to suffer the burning sensation which apparently was the cause of her screeching. She will always have an awkward, twisted gait, a dragging left leg and a weird lack of co-ordination which makes her think she cannot any longer climb on to her favourite chair without assistance. Now when on a chase, her brain sometimes works faster than her legs and she will do a complete somersault. Staggering to her feet, she will shake her head, and somewhat mystified, take off again in hot pursuit.
Life is fun again.