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My dog Chloe had her amputation about a week ago and I will be moving 400 miles away from my parent's house (where she is currently recovering and I am with her everyday) in a week and a half. The property manager and my roommates at my new place will allow Chloe to live there, however the vet recommended she recover another 3 weeks to allow ample time for recovery (understandable). It would be better for her to live with me since I only have class twice a week as a grad student (will not change considerably even in the semesters to come), which means I have the rest of the time to be with her.
I would appreciate any advice anyone has regarding these concerns :
1. I will probably have to put her outside in the L shaped, grassy, level, and 7' fenced backyard on the days I do have class because I will be stuck on campus all day. My roommates also have work and class and I have no idea if they are willing to watch her once in a while (if they are free on a day I have class). I was thinking of getting her an Everlasting Treat Ball with the chewy inserts and maybe some greenies once in a while for her teeth. I was also thinking of hiding a few things around the yard for her find. I would leave a squeaker for her, but she probably would drive the neighbors nuts with that. Any additional ideas or experience with this?
2. There will be carpeted stairs in the townhouse (about 12). I have already decided that I will be limiting her "freedom" to roam the house for her own safety (meaning going up and down stairs whenever). This probably means I stay in the living room most of the day when not in class (downstairs) and keep her in my room with me at night (upstairs). I was also thinking of getting one of those ruffwear harnesses to help her up and down the stairs, but I do have the capability of carrying her if need be. Staying at my parent's isn't a better option because they have wooden stairs inside, no dog door meaning she would have to be outside 5-6 days a week during the day and she wouldn't have as much care or attention. Anyone with a tripawd live in a house with stairs and/or have experience with a similar dilemma?
I have been worried over how and where best to care for her because there is no easy solution no matter where she lives. I will be leaving soon and I hate not knowing how she will do for those few weeks without me. If any of you have ideas/recommendations for me, I'm all ears!!! Thanks!
PS. I keep a brave face and heart full of love around Chloe so she continues to recover well.
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
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Hey Chloe and Mom, you've come to the right place for some tips and advice. Your concerns are understandable but we feel they're manageable. And your frame of mind about how to handle the upcomming living arrangements is perfect, you have a good grasp on how to make a good recovery. Here are some of our thoughts about making it even better:
Stairs:
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