Izzy ate without incident this morning and her dad (who is far less nervous than I) let her try the steps down into the yard - she did just fine! I know I'm a "nervous mom" so it's good to have him help her the first time or two (or 20) until I can bear to watch!

She's actually doing well and followed us upstairs this morning after breakfast just to be near. We aren't going to risk going down the stairs in the house for some time since it's a long and curved staircase. Her knees crack when she walks (hind legs) but she's really doing great 🙂

OMG sa'cuuute! What a face 🙂

So, today was Izzy's first day home while I was at work. I was so afraid she'd hurt herself ... this morning she did something (not sure what because I was changing and had a dress over my head) and it caused her incision to weep a little. Maybe she tried to scratch an itch, I don't know. But she yelped and came hopping to me, like I could save he from it. So of course, I was convinced that she'd scratch herself open or something. YIKES!

Thank goodness, she didn't get hurt or anything while I was at work. She *did* pee on the floor, however. This is the 4th time she'd relieved herself in the house ... this was never a problem before. Is it the pain meds? Is she "pissed" at me for lopping off he arm? (pun intended)

Any thoughts?

Izzy continues to have a relatively easy recovery. She is happy, resting well for the most part (gets restless in the middle of the night, even tho pain meds are dosed properly) and has a GREAT appetite.

Last night, her poppa was petting her and decided that she "feels too skinny". So he brought her a snack of dog food with pumpkin puree (a favorite of hers). After her second dinner. In her bed.

So Izzy seems happy and doesn't seem to be hurting. She's just over two weeks out from surgery and her prescription for pain meds is about done, so I'm guessing she's "out of the woods" for the most part on major discomfort.

We're in NC and it's been non stop rain for the past several days. Izzy fell down last night when she was out to potty ... I knew because she came in and her shirt was dirty. No yelp or indication of pain at the time or since, so that is good.

Today she decided to go visit the neighbor as they were outside when it was her potty time. She hasn't been up to visit Max (the golden who lives there) and his furry cousin since amputation. She got to see them through the glad door but we didn't let the pups visit more than that for obvious reasons. Izzy was all wags with her human friends and jumped up to give kisses, the naughty lil thing. On our way home through the woods, I could hear her breathing become a bit labored. It sounded a little "rattle-y" in her chest, but no cough. I'm not sure if she was just a bit out of breath (this was her longest walk/greatest adventure since surgery) or if she's already having lung issues/mets.

Anyone with experience able to comment? I know the vet said it would be obvious when Izzy's time has come, but I'm wondering what to listen for in the early stages. Also, any input on using k9 Immunity plus? What about a supplement for her joints? Her front wrist seems to be clicking w every hop. 🙁 Thanks for your insights, Tripawd pals!