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Hi,
Bear is now 16 days post surgery (she lost her rear hind leg due to an accident). She is doing so well. Already we are doing short walks around the block and she is back to pulling me down the street. I thought this might slow her down, but I guess not. Her favorite thing to do is play with our neighbor's dog. Should I restrict her from playing with her friend? Her scar has closed up very nicely.
Thank you.
I will leave others who know dogs better than me (I have cats) to give advice but what a great problem to have, I am so glad that Bear is enjoying life so much after 16 days.
- "what shall be done for these innocents? I have been warned not even to raise the question of animal immortality, lest I find myself “in company with all the old maids”. I have no objection to the company" - C S Lewis (The Problem of Pain)
- "Mr Toplady was touched by the cruelty of the scene, and exclaimed, ' Who could bear to see that sight, if there were not to be some compensation for these poor suffering animals in a future state' 'I certainly hope,' said my grandfather, ' that all the bulls will go to heaven; but do you think this will be the case with all the animal creation' 'Yes, certainly,' replied Mr Toplady, with great emphasis, ' all, all!" - Josiah Bull (recording a meeting with the great A. M. Toplady, author of "Rock of Ages" in "Memorials of the Rev. William Bull of Newport, Pagnel")
- "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God" Luke 12:6
I agree, it's a really good problem to have! What a champ! And you've noticed that Tripawds walk faster than four-leggers eh? Isn't it a riot? They are SO FAST!
You ask a great question. It's important to start slowly and watch for signs of exhaustion. Dogs will go and go and go until they drop and you want to make sure that her play sessions don't get to that point. Require her to have some breaks and the moment she sits down for a rest on her own, it's time to call it done.
These articles may help shed some light on this topic:
Is It OK to Take Tripawds to Dog Parks?
Tripawd Health Tips to Avoid Injury to Remaining Legs
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Bear sou ds like a Tripawd RockStar! Her recovery sou ds like she is ahead of the curve already at day sixteen.
And, as you've already experienced., tripawds need a faster pace for balance and momentum. App she's already developed a fluid gait that works for her.....and gives you quite a workout!!
Jerry gave you good jnput and links. Let us know how she's doing and if we can help in anyway, okay?
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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