As many of you know, today was Moki first water therapy appointment, and as promised we took lots of pictures for you all to enjoy. Here is Moki upon entering the pool with Rebecca. Rebecca is Moki's R.V.T. and holds a credential in canine rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee.
Rebecca placed Moki in the pool, but on an edge, so that his feet had something to rest on while he was getting acquainted with being fully emerged. As you can see, a life jacket was placed on Moki for his own comfort and safety.
Moki isn't quite sure what to make of this new experience. Although he meowed loudly from time to time, his ears did not go back, or indicate in anyway at this point in time that he disapproved of his treatment...
After getting Moki comfortable being on the edge of the pool, Rebecca slowly worked Moki out to the deeper end/center of the pool, where Moki would have no choice but to paddle his legs, since he could no longer touch the bottom with his feet.
While being fairly ok on the edge of the pool Moki wasn't to sure about being in the deep end of the pool... That's all for now, we will continue the story of Moki's first physical therapy appointment tomorrow, so be sure to stay tuned. We have more pictures to share, and the story of how Moki moved from the pool, to the water treadmill!!!!
(P.S. If you would like to help us support Moki and you haven't already done so, please consider buying a raffle ticket. In addition to the possibility of winning a great prize, the money raised from the raffle will go to a great cause, not only will it allow us to continue our physical therapy work with Moki, it will help all the wonderful kitties at Criz Cats Sanctuary.)