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I know how you feel! The day before Brownie's surgery I had to call in sick to work, because I made myself sick with worry. But fortunely Brownie's surgery went off without a hitch, and he had no issues during recovery. As I mentioned I left him at the vet for two days. Even though he is a big boy he is such a light weight when it comes to meds. I went and saw him morning, at lunch and a night. I know the vet just loved that I worked across the street. Lol....The first day Brownie was so High I don't even think he knew I was there.
We are sending good thoughts your way! KEEP us posted...
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
I know how you feel! The day before Brownie's surgery I had to call in sick to work, because I made myself sick with worry. But fortunely Brownie's surgery went off without a hitch, and he had no issues during recovery. As I mentioned I left him at the vet for two days. Even though he is a big boy he is such a light weight when it comes to meds. I went and saw him morning, at lunch and a night. I know the vet just loved that I worked across the street. Lol....The first day Brownie was so High I don't even think he knew I was there.rnWe are sending good thoughts your way! KEEP us posted...
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
By the way you are not doing this to him, you are doing this for him. Cancer is taking his leg, you are taking the pain away!
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Ditto everything Nancy said. If there is anything we can do to put your mind at ease just let us know. You can always call the Tripawds Helpline with your questions too.
Good luck tomorrow! Remember to be a strong, pawsitive pack leader. It makes all the difference in recovery.
Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Quick questions:
we live in Ontario, Canada which means I cannot order and get a harness and boots by this weekend.
Are these things we will definitely need in order to take him home? Just not sure how we will get him in my crossover, we may borrow a friends minivan, but again, is the harness necessary right away..I'm thinking it is, but I need some help in this department.
thanks
maversmom said
I cannot order and get a harness and boots by this weekend.
Are these things we will definitely need in order to take him home?
No. We do not recommend using any harness until stitches are healed, and unless Maver is used to wearing boots now is not a good time to introduce those. Find many helpful traction tips in the Tripawds Gear blog and check out these simple instructions for making a sling from a canvas shopping bag. And don't miss 10 Tips for a Tripawd-Friendly Home!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you everyone for the kind and powerful words.
I'm truly grateful for this amazing group
xo
An Update.
Maverick came through the surgery. He tolerated the anesthesia well and there was minimal blood loss - according to the surgeon.
He's resting in the ICU unit and we can visit him tomorrow in the early afternoon.
YAAAAAAY FOR MAVERICK!!!! Surgery is done and he's probably seeing aa few pink elephants right about now....and happy about it!!
When you pick him up tomorrow, don't even bother to look at his incisio Just look into his druggy eyes and tell him what a good boy he is and mhe's going home!! When you do take a glance when he asleep, just know that surgeons lpve yo fet clipper happu! Yeah, a lot of fur is shaved!
Now, YOU get some rest! This is very hard emotionally getting to this po tand you have to be exhausted!!
We'll be here for you to help you navigate through recovery. It's no picnic for a couple of weeks, full of ups and downs. Peeling and drinking are important, but if he doesn't feel like eating and doesn't poop for a few days, that's okay. Give him any yummy food he'll eat.
We'll watch for your update tomorrow.
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!
Woooohoooo! That is wonderful news! 
Let us know how we can help make recovery easier. Got any questions for us?
We will be looking for a pupdate from you in our "Treatment and Recovery" Discussion Forum now that Maverick has "graduated" out of the diagnosis phase.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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