Also his incision is different then the other pictures I have seen. I notice most it goes up and down towards the neck to the leg his actually goes from his shoulder blade(which he still has) back along his tummy so it goes the length of his body well not quit its about half way. When he is settled down and not so uncomfortable I will try and post a pic of it. Thank you everyone I would have never known that no pain meds WASN'T the norm if it was not for all of you. This site truly is a saving grace. Oh and the kids are adjusting quite well all except Dylan he is concerned and worried about him and all but hasn't sat by him or petted him yet  Ryder doesn't seem to let it bother him though he is coping very well, well as well as to be expected considering and his spirits are very high

Sorry to hear that Ryder is still struggling.  I am a big believer that everything happens for some reason.  We may never know what that reason is.  Maybe losing this leg now is nature's way of removing a limb that might have been diseased later.  Maybe this dog will be the inspiration to some physically challenged child.  I could go on and on but you get the point.  Some things are just bigger than us.  Sending hugs and peaceful thoughts to your family!

I am happy to say Ryder is doing VERY well…his tummy issues are almost all gone he still has some loose stool but hes been getting around very well, going up and down stairs from day one, getting in and out of my yukon unassisted(he uses the running boards like steps so no jumping) and he is still having no pain. Knock on wood he has not "crashed" yet we have had all good days and nights so far. He went to vet today because doc said since hes getting better we will stick with two pain pills in 24hrs until monday so I had to go get more. He looked at wound and said he knew he would bounce back fast but he has even surpassed the vets expectations 

I am also very pleased to report Dylan let Ryder outside yesterday all by himself and he sat down beside him and petted him for the first time since the accident yesterday as well. Today he even insisted Ryder were one of his t-shirts. Mama got a little emotional as I watched it happen but I know we are going to be just fine now ….thank you so much for asking

A very happy mama and Ryder

Great to hear that Dylan is doing so well. It took our kids a while too and it sure can be emotional watching them can't it.