Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

After being so apprehensive about Polly's amputation surgery this past Thursday, she completely surprised not only me, but the staff at the surgical hospital as well! When we went to pick her up, after going through all the post-op instructions, they went to get her and she literally jumped up, hopped out of her cage and proceeded to pull the tech down the hall. After stopping on the way home to see her regular vet just so he could see her and visit with her for a few minutes (he is also a good friend), we came home and she immediately wanted to potty before going in the house. She lost her balance a little just for a second but regained it quickly. Once in the house, it was time for me to feed my young Lab her lunch, and Polly popped right up from her large comfy bed, and stood at the gated doorway wagging her tail and whining for her lunch as well. She did sleep deeply after this for over 4 hours, which I know she really needed. The rest of the night went well. She ate one more time, and woofed her meds down, and I slept with her overnight to make sure things were ok. Other than her rolling the wrong way and yelping, she did fairly well overnight, a bit restless but overall seemed comfortable. Today she is already her normal self, and I couldn't be happier or more relieved! She is such a great and incredible girl!! The great part is, she does not have to see her oncologist for 3 months, and that is so much of a relief for now, I almost cried!! Thanks to everyone for the good wishes and prayers, one major obstacle out of the way, and hopefully, not too many more in the near future.