Hi there! Thanks for joining us. I moved your post so your pup could have a topic all his own and we can help you better. What's his name? What was the reason for the amputation?

I'm no vet, but I'm going to guess that he isn't sad or depressed, he's tired and needs to get strong again. Two and a half weeks seems like forever when you just want your old doggie back, but it's really not a long time. Try to put yourself in his paws if you had gone through such a major surgery. Most humans wouldn't even be out of bed at this point right? See, he's doing pretty good, especially if he can go down stairs already and is eating and going potty.

Rear leg Tripawds always have a harder time going up stairs and up hills. They carry all their propulsion for jumping and moving forward in those back legs, and with one leg recently gone, your dog's mobility challenges are totally normal. You can of course do things to help him get stronger, like taking him for an evaluation to a rehab therapist. These pros can assess his strengths and weaknesses and help you come up with at-home exercises that can get him fit again. The best part is that the Tripawds Foundation may even pay for your first rehab visit ! We highly recommend making an appointment. It's the fastest and best way to get your old buddy back!

But if you don't have access (let us know if you have trouble finding a therapist, we'll help locate the closest), you can do  lots of strengthening exercises at home. The Tripawds Gear blog has lots of exercise tips, as does our e-book, Loving Life On Three Legs . 

What other pain signals does he show? Is his appetite normal? Does he flinch if you touch certain areas of his body? I would also recommend letting your vet know what's going on, just to be sure. 

I hope this helps. Stay tuned for more feedback from others!