Hello to Scarlett, the best English Bulldog  and her hoomans💖  Your post.has been approved and we are all here to help you in anyway we can.

You have come to the best place possible for support, information and understanding. Everyone here has been through all of the emotions you are feeling, the ups and downs involved in the decision, etc.

  This is just such a hard decision as you would never know anything was wrong short of her limping around

Yes, it is a hard decision  and, if you are like most of us, your emotions are all over the place.What you have to remind yourself is that dogs are so stoic. If they are limping, they are in pain. For Bulldogs especially to show pain through limping, you have to know that it hurts. If your vet has not yet put her on pain meds as you navigate through this process, do check into some pain management for her.

Once you get clear scans and once she has been evaluated and you know she is a good candidate as a tripawd, you will feel some relief.

Every dog is different, but generally recovery  from the surgery lasts about two weeks. Some dogs have some mobility within 24 to 48 hours after surgery, some take a couple of days longer to get their sea legs.  Good pain management   during recovery is important to help in the healing.  It's also important for Scarlett's hoomans to stay upbeat and convey a pawsitive and co fident energy.

If you have hardwood floors, you'll want non slip scatter rugs for traction .  She'll be avle to continue to snuggle with you on the couch and watch TV.  You just dont want her jumping up by herself at first. 

Here's a link to help you formulate  questions for your Surgeon, etc.

    https://tripawd.....dogs-cats/

Just wanted to pop in and give you a couple of tips and to remind you YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 

Give us an update when you can and stay connected, okay?

Hugs

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