Beau, you are a very handsome boy! And look at the happy face! You don't care about any ole' stupid diagnosis or worthless statistics. You clearly have a lot.of living to do and and rons more spoiling and rummy rubs ro take in!

A other good source of information for holistic and alternative therapies is The Dog Cancer Survival Guide .

You have a great handle on understanding this whole amputation journey is about living a quality pain free life and savoring the bliss of living in the NOW! The diagnosis changes NOTHING in Beau's world. He sure doesn't count days on a calender and he doesn't have a timeframe stamped anywhere on his butt! We often see dogs blow statistics out of the water around here! Besides, in doggy years six months equals over three human years! A whole lot of treats and sunbathing can be crammed I to three years!

I jnow some members here have done phone consults with Dr. Charles Loops from Noeth Carolina as far as holistic approach.

Recovery is no pocnic for a couple of weeks. Most dogs, but not all, are able to walk out of the hospital unassisted on three legs. Some take a little longer and need help with slings or harnesses. When dogs first come out of the hospital, rhey may have a bit of a pain med high for a day or two until the hospital meds are out of their system...then a crash!! Balancing pain meds and doses can be a bit tricky. This is major surgery and it hurts!

Your vet will most likely send you home with Tramadol, Rimadyl, an antibiotic and .maybe Gabapentin. When you pick Beau up after surgery, just look into his druggy eyes and tell him what a good boy he is! Don't even bother looking at the incision site, Beau sure isn't!

Drinking and peeing are important, but don't be too concerned about pooping or eating right away. Sometimes the meds can delay both.

Stay connected! This is a stressful time and getting to this point is exhausting mentally and physically. We understand like no others can! Once Beau's sparkle starts ro come back and he's rid of that pain leg, you will be absolutely amazed at how great life can be!

You are not alone!

Hugs to you and delightful Beau!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

Okay, this is when you devour as much CHOCOLATE as you can eat! So.e choose alcoe, some choose both!

Beau will have his surgery tomorrow and be on great meds where he'll be seeing pink elephants and feeling no pain! Guess he's spending the night? So once they tell you he's out of surgery yiu get a good night's rest. You may have a few sleepless nights! Sometimes they come home whining and restless, sometimes very lethargic and sometimes feeling pretty perky because of all the hospital lain meds!

When you pick ke him up, don't even look at his incision...........he won't be! Just smooch his face and tell him what a good boy he is! I clapped for my Happy Hannah. She always liked it when I clapped for her!

We're right here by your side! Stay connected!

Hugs!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!