Our beloved 6 y/o Aussie mix Dexter had an amputation of her left front leg on 9/23.  The day we brought her home she was full of energy and acted as if the surgery was "no big deal".  Well, a day or two after we administered her last morphine injection she really began to feel the pain and, let me tell you, It ripped my heart out to hear her moan/squeal in pain upon any movement.  It scared us to death as I thought she was dying due to her unusual behavior (hiding under bushes, tail between her legs, rear-end cowered down, etc.)  Took her back to the Oncologist who said she was doing well and administered more potent NAISDs and pain pills.  It was the most difficult week in all of our lives and I dont' wish it upon anyone.

Today, almost 2 wks. post-op, she is showing slow signs of good improvement!!  She is walking around more, eating a little more, not in so much pain upon movement, and actually went for a brief walk down the block last night!!  It was such a breakthrough that I'm walking on cloud 9 today.  We're hoping to get as much enjoyment out of her while we can and I am so glad that we are slowly getting our baby back; at least for a while.

Hang in there folks, it does get better.

 Sherri, Gary & Dexter