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hi all- I am a long time fosterer for a rescue group- The American Lab Rescue - . I will begin fostering Kristen a 4 month old lab mix puppy who is 4 weeks post front leg amputation due to trauma--
she has been in boarding in Louisiana , so not house trained,,never lived in a house,done stairs etc. I have set her up for a rehab consult at the referral center in Maine where 2 of my dogs have been treated for medical issues-no open appts till 8/25. but am on a wait/cancellation list and hopeful we will be seen sooner.....
I hope I am not in over my head here .most amputees are older dogs with cancers it seems-any advice on caring for such a young dog who still has lots of growing to do--while also housetraining and crate training her..her life so far has been painful and scary--I will do my best to change that and help her reach her potential..the boarding kennel said she is getting around "ok" whatever that means--
any advice-tips most appreciated thanks from Vermont,Candace
Hi Candace,
Welcome! I have approved your post. As a member, your future posts will not require moderation to be visible.
First of all, thank you for fostering a tripawd puppy! My tripawd came to me as a rescue and she's with me thanks to some wonderful people like you who took care of her as she recovered from her amputation. Loki came to me at 5 months, having lost her right rear leg about 2 months earlier. In some ways, she's a very serious dog and I think that comes from the trauma she experienced at such a young age.
You are right that it can be challenging to keep a young, energetic puppy excersized while also trying not to overtax her. Try to give her breaks when she's running/playing. Giving her some interactive/puzzle toys ("brain games") to for mental stimulation will help tire her out. My dogs get excited when they see their dinner coming in a puzzle feeder. Let me know if you'd like specific suggestions.
You're on the right track getting her set up with a rehab appointment. We're here to help with any questions or concerns you have.
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