So sorry you're going through this complication!  It's tough enough to deal with the normal amp recovery without infections to worry about.  Remember to take care of yourself so you can be up and positive for Sadie. Get rest when you can and don't forget to breathe!

I'd love to learn more about your precious Sadie when you get a chance.

May you have many wags and wiggles when you get through this temporarily terrible time.

Judy and Baby

Sadie continues her "day treatment" but today I'm concerned. Last night her incision and drain put out alot of junk and her skin is affected despite our strict regimen. My husband and I were up throughout the night changing and cleaning her. She won't eat or drink and is very warm…I know she has an ongoing fever. Yesterday was 104. Her incision is also bulging more and rock hard and hot to touch.  I am on my way in with her now, but I do not see any improvement. At this moment, I feel she is suffering.

Hello. So sorry that Sadie had to have a complication. I know how awful and scary it is. My Valentina has complications also. She had extreme drainage and did end up getting an infection. The smell was horrendous. The vet did say that some of the tissues inside were liquifying . She had to go to the vet also and have the flushing done. They put liquid antibiotics right inside of the incision. And she was on large doses of oral antibiotics. At one point a piece of her flesh actually came out of one of the drainage holes. After that things started to get better and she finally healed. But it took 5 weeks for it to start to get better. After the 5 weeks there was a little improvement each day. Even after the incision seemed healed together it opened up a little a few times. But it ended up being ok. She was on the antibiotics for about 6 weeks total I think. I really hope that Sadie will get rid of this infection quickly. For me it was a long process and it seemed it would never end but it did. Then we went on to have 7 wonderful months together. I am so happy that I did the amputation even though the recovery period was a horrible time. Valentina was a 150 lb Great Dane. Big Dogs can sometimes have trouble healing. What kind of Dog is Sadie? Let me know if you need anything. PM me if you want. My experience may not have been exactly the same but I will try to help you in any way I can. Praying for Sadie to get rid of this infection so she can go about her life as a new Tripawd and  so you can rest your mind. 

Angel and Valentina Angel Dane

Sadie continues with day treatment. After the bad night Wednesday, ( I really thought she wasn't going to tolerate anymore)  she went back to vet in morning. It was basically a repeat of everything I'd already been told. He did not feel it was worse, but is concerned about the area where the "L" of the incision connects. Trying to avoid dehissing. Could be looking at ongoing open wound care. However, late last night and this morning, (Thursday), I feel I have turned a corner. I just really  feel everyone's prayers and support. It's the first day I didn't cry to the vet and everyone there! Nothing is really different with our situation, but my attitude. I asked the vet to be straight up with me at all times, and I believe he has been. I know I must give Sadie time to recover, even though it is so difficult to see her in pain, not eating, etc., I just cannot spiral down anymore. My family has been in a tailspin since this happened, but I have contributed to the vibe in our home a great deal..we have talked openly about my tears and nervousness, as well as their thoughts and feelings, But it hasn't been healthy for them either. Having said that, Dr. may take drain out today. She has a hole at that "L" site, I don't know what will happen with this. She is on 7 different pills twice a day in addition to the tramadol every 6 hrs. Antibiotics for aerobic and anaerobic infections…like Staph and those ugly ones. No growth on cultures to give any other info. We will take it day by day and do what we can. Making decisions as they arise and not borrowing trouble. I haven't really talked to any neighbors yet ( they all know Sadie well), it's hard to tell this story over and over. I have been picking her up around 4:00 each day. I am confident in the vet we have and the care she is getting. It is getting VERY expensive, which I worry about, but am putting in on the back burner right now! We will be smart about this, aggressive while its appropriate, supportive and compassionate with decision making, and again, not borrowing trouble. Thank you all for your concern and prayers. I will update!