Sorry I've been MIA and hadn't responded to a couple requests for updates. My bad. I had a project come through which is very exciting and demanding. And Sky is doing better as well. 

He is getting around well on his 3 legs apart from jumping up on furniture.  This week which is 6 weeks out from surgery, I noticed a change in his personality. Happier and more normal.  Seems to be adjusting.  His sutures are almost completely out - I think there are only 2 left and the incision is healed.  His hair regrowth is still slow due to the Prednisolone. 

I came this || close to taking him for an ultrasound for his gastro intestinal issues. Then on Monday he started having normal stools. YAY! I can't tell you how exasperated I was becoming with that issue. I have him on 7.5 mg Pred, and Proviable powder religiously in his food. Right now things are stable. 

So I think we turned a corner at this point. He seems less stressed. It's still hard to see that area where the leg is missing and he works really hard to walk slowly. He actually seems better at running up and down the stairs than normal walking. 

I will try to keep updating but now I am spread thinner than I was. I'm grateful I had the time to devote to caring for Sky when he needed me most. And grateful to all of you for your help and kindness!!!

Rebecca & Sky 

Thanks Holly and Jackie for your ongoing support! I would be more responsive if I received notifications when anyone posts here, but I've yet to find that as an option. Is there a "notifications" setting?

And Holly, I actually have 2 sets of steps up to the bed. However, Sky isn't using either of them!  One is a fabric covered foam one with 4 steps that he used to use. (Also my Cavalier Marlowe uses them.) But when Sky had his surgery - and also because I was concerned about Marlowe falling off the foam steps - I bought another set that are carpet over wood. So sturdier. The planks are wider and there is only 3 steps. Neither pet has used them.  Both have leg issues. I'm not sure how to encourage Sky. He tried the foam ones not long after his surgery and when he couldn't do it them, i guess he gave up.  Any suggestions are welcome!

I'll try to check in more often if notifications aren't available. 

Thanks, 

R & S 

Thanks, Jackie, for the tip to ask Technical Support. It's a subscription in the yellow box at the bottom rather than in profile. 

Now, hopefully, I won't miss posts!

I'll try using the treats. At this point i think Sky is well spoiled and likes to be picked up.   He is snuggled up between my legs now..after I picked him up. But it would be nice if he could go back to jumping up himself. And help me get my zzzz's. I think he is strong enough at this point to be able to do it.

R.

YAY - it worked! I received an email notification. Now I won't miss any of your posts 

I'll work on the treats. The problem is that I have to keep Marlowe out - dueling goals: Sky can eat as much as he wants, Marlowe is supposed to lose weight and eats anything he finds..  So he has to be out of the room and thinks that is unacceptable. I'll work it out though. Oh, Sky's hair is growing back! At least on his back and side. His tummy is still pretty bald but the rest is looking so much better!!

Progress!!!

R & S 

Hi Sally!

I look forward to not noticing as much. Still gives me chills.  I'm forever more a wuss. 

Sent Sky's weights for the past month to my vet. She was amazed! He has gone from 8.8 lbs after surgery to 9.26 today. That's half a pound. He outta weigh more. He gets fed whenever he asks. 

Glad I'm now receiving the notifications. I had no idea you lovely people were posting to me. 

Thanks as always!

R & S