Hello Everyone,

My name is Holly.  I have two ex-racing greyhounds, Clipper and Kelsey.  They happen to also be littermates, and they just turned 5 in March.

My little Kelsey was diagnosed about three weeks ago with Osteosarcoma. 

She had her amputation, last Thursday. (Back left leg). 

She had a bit more "oozing" than the doctors wanted to see, so she spent some extra time in the hospital, and came home last night.

To my delight, she is doing phenomenally well.  She is eating well, get up and going out, and resting comfortably.  The surgeon did a fabulous job.  It sounds funny to say, but it is actually beautifully done. 

I was fearful of her walking on my tile floor, so I leashed her and walked her to the bedroom last night in an effort to try to resume things as normally as possible.  (she is doing great on the carpet).

She rested for most of the day, but she does stir from time to time, and walks to the door.  Each time I have taken her out, sometimes proving productive, sometimes, not.  I am trying to "rest" her, but not quite sure how to do this?  I tried giving her a bone, but she has no interest at this time.

I would love to hear how you dealt with the first few days.... limiting activity and trying to figure out how much is too much.

Thank you for your replies