Peyton came home last night on Day 1 post op.  He was doing so well the vet felt he would be much better served at home.  He came home with a wound soaker catheter, that we are instilling Bupivicaine into every 8 hours.  He'll get his last dose of that this afternoon and then I can take the catheter out.  He was supposed to go back to the hospital to have it out but it was such a challenge getting him in and out of the car yesterday I've opted to take it out myself as I'm an RN and pretty sure I can handle a couple sutures and a piece of guaze   His incision is huge, much bigger than some of the pictures I've seen online but it looks great.  So far no redness, swelling or drainage.  Getting him home took a lot out of him home last night and he pretty  much laid down and stayed there when we got home.  He looks great this morning.  I was worried about him doing the 3 stairs we have to get outside in the front yard so I brought a bunch of leaves up on the back deck thinking he'd just pee there (only one small step to get out there).  Well, I opened the door and he headed right for the deck stairs (8!) and did them all before I could grab him!  Guess I'll take him out front from now on but I was amazed at how well he mastered the stairs!  He's essentially been 3 legged for the last few weeks so he's benefiting from that now I guess.  I'm struggling to keep him confined to the family room as he wants to follow me everywhere I go.  Just now I heard him hopping out to the den to find me.  Not sure how I'm going to master that one…it's a big open room and there's no gate large enough to close it off.  Right now I have bean bags and kitchen chairs in the way but need to come up with a better solution.

Overall I feel pretty good.  Although, I have moments where I wonder if I did the right thing.  If his recovery continues like this I'm sure I won't have any regrets.  He definitely seems to be glad to be rid of that nasty old leg with the tumor!

For meds he's on Tramadol 2 tabs 3-4 times a day, I've opted to keep him on the Gabapentin 200mg 2x day and will start to taper that tomorrow maybe.  He's also on Rimadyl 3/4 tab twice a day.

I'm in the process of switching his food to Wellness Core and exploring raw options as well.  I definitely need some more info on supplements!  There is so much info it's overwhelming!!!

Thanks everyone for the support!  This board is an amazing source of information!

Brenda & Peyton

We are happy to read that Peyton is home with you again. Just make sure you take care of yourself too. Get lots of rest! Sending you golden hugs!

Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe