Hang on to us, okay!  We understand  ten thousand percent all the emotions  you are going through right now!!  Unless you've been on thos journey, no one could understand how we would go to the ends of the earth for our dogs and cats. 

You ARE doing the right thing for your sweetgirl.  What's her name? You ARE giving  her a chance at a quality pain  free life full of loving and spoiling and snuggling.  

And she is holding up her leg because it hurts!  Dogs are so stoic and when they get tonthe point of limping  and holding the leg up it is a sign of pain.  She will be so Happy when that bum leg is gone!

Let is know as questions arise.  Not sure how mich research  you've done here, but a couple of tips;

Non slip scatter rugs for traction   if you jave jardwoods.  

Raised food and water bowls to prevent  straining.

A firm bed as opposed to squishy soft.  Firmer GED Mich easier to sit up and stand.

When you go to pick your sweet pup up at the clinic, be all smiles, upbeat and co.  Don even bothermto draw attention  to the jncision. Just look into her druggy eyes and tell her what a good girl she is and she's going home!

Deinking and peeing are impor.  She may not jave mich of an appetite  and pooping may take a few days.

She will recover at her own pace.  Try not to compare  her recovery with others.  Generally, not always, larger dogs take a little extra time to get their sea legs.  No problem.

Not stairs, no jumping or running. Only short leashed potty breaks and back to bed for rest.

Generally dogs come home with Gaba, an antiinflmmatory  and an antibiotic.   Some have a pain patch.  Regardless, almost always dogs have a vit of a crash after all the hospital  meds are out of their system  in a couple of days.  That's  when tweaking the pain meds may need a bit of adjusting with Vet approval.

Recovery  is no picnic for a week or two.  But when the sparkle starts ro come back and you see your girl rockin' her tripawd life without pain, you will be thrilled and in complete  awe of your amazing pupper.

Won't  say get some sleep....just will say ear some junk food I stead!  It helps calm the nerves!  Chocolate  really helps too!

We are here by uour side, okay?  You are not alone. We'll look for your update tomorrow.

Hugs

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