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Hello Blue and family, welcome! What is the reason for her amputation? She's so young, I'm sorry you're having to jump on this journey. We'll do what we can to help make it easier though.

We have tons of hints about what to expect when Blue comes home. Have you seen Jerry's Required Reading List or the Tripawds e-books library yet? Here is a post that will help give you an idea:

Four Things to Remember About Amputation Recovery for Cats and Dogs

Young dogs generally come home and bounce off the walls. It's your job to make sure she stays calm, confined to a small space in your home and doesn't get any more activity than necessary. You want her quiet so that the incision heals and her body can rest. Even though she may have a lot of energy, it's still important for her to get rest.

She may need her medication adjusted too. Some dogs need more, some need less. If she shows signs that she's anxious (whining, panting, pacing), call your vet to let them know and ask how to adjust her pain medication so she can relax.

Also, you may want to consider an appointment with a certified canine rehabilitation therapist. Since Blue is so young she will live a long time on three legs and you'll want to know all the things you can do to help keep her injury free and happy. Tripawds Foundation will even pay for your first rehab visit so we hope you'll give it a try!