Coop is now 4 days post-op and he is his old self.  He is barking at any noise (urggg), playing with his sister, eating well, going outside to hang out, licking all of us and pretty much just being Cooper!  I am surprised because I read so many blogs before the amputation to prepare myself and I thought this would take awhile!  I guess I am scared waiting for "the other shoe to fall?"  Do not get me wrong, we are joyful!  The only negative is his licking, but we put the lick guard around it and it works-just have to keep reapplying. What do you all think, are we just one of the lucky ones or in a pre-diasaster stage?

That's great news! Bo seemed like his "normal" self for the first 5 days after surgery (aside from the phantom pains). On day 6, it all seemed to catch up with him. The drugs started messing with his mood and he was completely worn out. A few days of mopey Bo, and he came out of the stuper once he was off most of the meds. Hopefully Cooper will just continue on this great recovery path, but be prepared that it may catch up to him and he will need some time to rest. Good luck with everything!!

Every puppy is different. Our Ginger did very well after surgery and we had the same cocerns you do. Bottom line – sounds like Coop is doing well and we hope things will continue to go good for you guys. Keep up the good reports!!!!!

That is pawsome!  We'll keep all fingers and toes crossed that recovery continues to go smoothly.

Hugs,

Holly, Zuzu and Susan

This is great news! Funny how when things seem too easy we get a little anxious sometimes that there must be danger lurking around the corner to trip us up (well, I've been known to be very guilty of that anyways…)

Enjoy every single moment of Coop's smooth recovery. Sending wishes for many more of them.