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1:43 pm
Hi Everyone or anyone willing to offer some advice.
I just left the hospital leaving behind my 19 month old Weimaraner “Pinot”, scheduled for rear right leg amputation tomorrow. It has been a long few months for Pinot after being struck by a car and fracturing 3 bones in his joint. He has undergone two surgeries with complications and is on his way for a third. I am sooooo scared and so confused. I can still back out of the procedure, but the alternative is putting Pinot down or praying for a miracle to relieve his pain. The vets are so accustomed to this procedure and feel 80-90percent certain he will do well. I on the other hand am exhausted watching my beautiful dog suffer. Don't know what to do?????
2:31 pm
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25 September 2009
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Hi Laurie, we totally understand what you're going through and hope you find the support you're looking for here. It's OK to be nervous, just don't let on to Pinot how you feel. What he'll need most is for you to remain a strong pack leader. You'll find that most dogs cope with recovery much better than the people who love them.
First, don't worry. Pinot isn't worried. He only wants to be out of pain, and this final surgery should take care of that. There's no need to "back out" and if there is one rule around here it is that there are no regrets allowed. Pinot is young ind if he is otherwise healthy and strong, he should do just fine. FYI: Many have found the book <a title="Without Regret: A Handbook for Owners of Canine Amputees" href="