Labradoodle are soooo xcute! Cannot wait to see pictures!

Okay Sylvia, YPU ARE NOT ALONE, okay?  We are here right by uour aire si sray connected!

We understand  the lock in the gut and non stip crying when you hear the "news".  Of course, Georgie didn't  hear at word of it and nothing has changed in her world!  Crying, not sleeping, not eating, scared, frightened, uncertain, sheer panic......WE UNDERSTAND!!!  We've all been there.  And because  we've all been there, we can tell uoj thst, after you do your research, after you talk to an Orthopedic  Surgeon  and get reassurance  that Georgie is a good candidate,  you will feel more confident  as you move forward.

So take some deep breaths, okay?  Really, do it now,  B R E A T H E...INHALE  S L O W L Y.........EXHALE  S L O W L Y......DEEP BREATHS.......INHALE SLOOOOWLY....EXHALE SLOOOOWLY.  

The conclusion we all came to here was that amputation  would get rid of the pain and give our dogs and cats a chance at extended  quality  time for more loving and more spoiling.   Dogs  could  care les about days on a calendar and they sure do have a timeframe stamped  anywhere on their vutts.  Look on sweet Georgie's Labradoodle  butt......do you see a timeframe stamped on it?  Nope!!!

Keep things chunked down for now, okay?  You have plenty of time to decide about chemo.  No right or wrong when it comes to that.  So just push that side and focus on getting the info you need about surgery and recovery. 

If possible, you'll want Georgie to stay overnight  at a 24/7 fully staffed clnic.  She'll be well medicated and seeing pink elephants.   Usually, not always, most dogs are able to hop out of the clinic with a towel aling.  Some logs take a few more days to get more mobile and steady  on their feet.  Every dog is different.

She'll come home with Gabapentin,  Tramadol, Rimadyl and an antibiotic.   Sometimes dogs are pretty lethargic, sometimes  they are a bit more fussy and restless, and sometimes  they surprise  us and are quite hard to confine.  Again, every dog is different. 

Peeing and drinking are important, eating and pooping can be off fot a few days, so no worries.  For about two weeks, just short, leashed potty breaks and then back to bed.  No stairs, No jumping.  If you have hardwood, use nonslip scatter rugs for traction . 

Recovery  is no picnic fof  week or two.  It is major surfery, all while adjusting to their new fait, and all while be on pain meds.  I know many of is questioned what we had done TO our dogs.  And then once their sparkle starts to come back, once the tails start wagging, once they get up to greet you at the door, we know we did this FOR our dogs!!

Oh, and my Happy Hannah was 125 lb laid back,  gentle  Bull Mastiff.  Lived for snuggles, hugs, treats, cuddles, tummy rubs, rolling on her back.....and she was the same after amputation only WITHOUT pain!!!!

STAY CONNEC! We are all here with you and are cheering for Geoegie and looking  forward to celebrating  all her victories!!!

Hugs

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