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Ditto Sahana..WONDERFUL JOB INDEED!!!
Great update today...just great!! You seem to have a good handle on things! Glad he's eating and drinking!
Isn't seeing his sparkle come back and doing some ofnhis "normal" things THE best feeling??? He may still have a few ups and downs before everything is consistently "sparkle" non stop, but it sounds like ,Bentley is wel on the road to recovery.
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YAAAAAAAAAY FOR ICE CREAM FLAVORED WATER!! My Happy Hannah trained me really well along those lines. It was weeks before she finally "agreed" to xrinking plain water without ice cream!
Keep rockin sweet Bentley!! Mom, you're doing great!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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Wow he's AMAZING! That's really cool to hear. I agree that spacing pain medication out is better as long as your vet is aware. It's always easier to stay ahead of the pain with prevention than to try to get rid of it once it starts. Good job!!!
Oh and that canned food should get things moving.
Bentley is so lucky to have you guys, what a great pack!
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There is one thing that has been bothering me since we brought him home. His incision isn't covered with a wrap or anything it's just out an exposed. The vet said to leave it like that so it breaths. Is this normal? I just feel like it's so exposed.
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When my Leland came home his amputation site was not bandaged but he was a rear leg amp so there really isn't a way to bandage them. For front leg amps I've seen pictures on here where people put a t-shirt over the site and actually Gilda's mom had created a wrap of sorts from an old pair of tights/stockings. I'll have to go back and see if I can find that forum posting and attach it so you can take a look.
I think the main thing you need to keep watch for is that Bentley doesn't start licking/chewing at the site. I think that's one of the main reasons people try to keep them covered.
I'm sure somebody that has experience with front leg amps will jump in and give you their thoughts.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
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Here's the link to Gilda's post which has a picture of her in the vest her mom made for her.
http://tripawds.....vet-visit/
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
The sight is also bleeding a little bit, which the vet also said was normal. I just don't want the staples to get caught on something. I'm terrified he's gonna accidently rip one out. He hasn't tried to mess with the spot at all, they did sent us home with a cone to put on him if he does start to though. I know I'm probably just over thinking! I just wanted some other people's opinions.
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pmvermaat said
The vet said to leave it like that so it breaths. Is this normal?
Yes. Most dogs will go home without a bandage. We have interviewed many vets, and some have even said they put a bandage on more for the people than for the dog!
Check out this post in the Tripawds News blog for more information, or search all blogs here.
Amputation Wound Care for Post-Surgery Dogs
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That link answered all my questions/concerns. Thank you very much!
Also fantastic news, Bentley had his first poop tonight! Yay! 
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YAAAAAAAAAY FOR FIRST POOP!!!!! POOPING PAWTY TIME!!!
My Happy Hannah did NOT have any covering either. She never licked or bit at her incision so I never had to use the cone either.
A little seepage from the incision site is normal. If it starts oozing alot or has a strong smelly odor, then you'll want to get it checked to make sure there is n o infection. Some swelling and bruising is normal too at first.
Now, back to the POPPING PAWTY!! GOOD JOB BENTLEY!!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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We were so excited we did a happy dance when he finished!! I was kind of surprised at how quickly he went, I thought it would take a few days but he just ran right to his favorite popping spot and went!
We did decide to put a tshirt on him tonight while he sleeps. He hasn't tried to mess with his incision at all, but last night I stayed up most of the night keeping an eye on him just to make sure and tonight I need to get a little sleep. He hates the cone so I thought we would try a tshirt. Better to be safe than take the chance on him messing with it. Although I don't think he enjoys the shirt much more than the cone.
Way to go Bentley and Mom. So glad to hear things are moving in the right direction. We all celebrate the 1st poop!
Bentley had his post opp check up with his vet this morning and he said he is doing fantastic! They said for a front leg ampute he is walking really well already and even running a little bit! He gets to go back in 2 weeks to get his stitches out. He even drank out his water bowl this morning all on his own, no ice cream needed!
I just wanted to let everyone know how thankful we are for all the advice and support!
Love baby Bentley and mom.
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Good job Bentley!!! Keep those great report cards coming!!!
And drinking on your own? EXCELLENT!!!!
And it continues to get better and better!!!Can't wait to see pictures! Hint! If you email one to Rene, she will post it for you until you can figure out how(it took me months to figure it out! Not a techie in any way, shape or form!)
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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