Welcome to you and Indir I'm sorry you find yourself here but this is the best place to be for support and information. Your post has been approved and we look forward to helping you navigate through recovery.

I can certainly understand why all of this has been shocking and upsetting to you. Please know that you have done everything right! You had the fluid checked and you were told there was nothing scary. So there's no reason to think you it should have done a whole lot of other Diagnostics Etc at that point.

I may have confused myself, but it seems to me that the vet would automatically have the leg biopsied so just double check on that. It doesn't mean you have to do any additional treatment or anything. There are no guarantees with Chemo one way or another anyway. It just may be that there are some non-invasive things you can do to help extend her quality of life.

As far as they're being some swelling in her remaining front leg, that is not too unusual. You do want to make your vet aware of it but it is most likely just fluid trying to reabsorb. Very gently  massage her leg to help.  Additionally, it is very, very, important that you keep her activity level down to just short, very short least potty breaks and back inside. If there is any way to assist her with the stairs try and do that. It's a lot of pressure on that front leg right now in the beginning especially  going  down stairs..

For now, you want to make sure that Indie is drinking and peeing. Getting her appetite back made take a couple of days and it may be several days before she poops. Just give her any yummy food she will eat right now.

    What pain meds is she on? The dose and frequency?  How much does she weigh?

I'm so sorry your other dog has headed to the rainbow bridge. You clearly did everything to help that pup and you are doing everything now to help indie. Please know that.  

Sou ds like uoir Indie is a strong and fit gal for a "mature" pup.  Let her recover at her own pace (alow and easy).  

Remember that recovery doesn't last forever, it just feels like it right now.

It generally takes about 2 plus weeks to recover from the surgery itself and it takes about 30 days for a tripawd to develop good solid Mobility with good flow.

How is she doing today? Stay connected and know that we are right here by your side to help you navigate through all of this. Give her some extra yummy treats for us, okay?

Hugs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!