Hi Lisa and Bentley 🌺🐾

Hard to think of anything more shocking than hearing our babies have ostesarcoma but we have to remember they do not know this.

All they know is they have a terribly painful leg...

You’ve made the right choice, Bentley is getting rid of his pain for good!

Your boy is going to surprise you at how well he will do on three legs!

And please remember recovery doesn’t last for ever and we are all here to guide you through it. 

The incision is quite large and they do shave the whole area when preparing for surgery but in most cases there are no infections/problems with the incision healing.

In any case, it is best you should have him wearing a tshirt to protect it until stitches come out and use a cone if he tries to fiddle with them.

And if infection does occur, it is treatable with antibiotics and you’ll have others guiding you with their experience (Eurydice, like many, healed beautifully and quickly) 

I think even if he can manage well on three legs now, you should still consider getting a harness (most of us opted for a ruffwear harness ) as this can be quite useful during a Tripawds life (helps getting in and out of car, up and down stairs, etc) 

Pain medicine management is very important during recovery, you should keep a close eye on timing of pills and evaluating how he feels and, in doubt, never feel embarrassed to call your surgeon or vet. 

If he loses his apetite please know this is normal.

Anything and everything is allowed during recovery as long as he eats so get your chef’s apron on and cook away: chicken, bacon and eggs, burgers, you name it. 

Again, bare in mind lots of dogs eat beautifully and are full of beans during recovery.

Lots of dogs (like my girl) have a bit of a crush between days 3-5 but this is normal. 

If Bentley can stay at the hospital for a couple of days that wouldn’t be a bad option.

I only picked Eurydice up 3 1/2 days after surgery but that was because she was truly huge and I felt she would be better off being  cared for by professional staff than myself during the first days.

If you cannot leave him at the hospital, you’ll have the advise of others who got their  babies home the day surgery was performed or shortly after. 

Above all, try to BE PAWSITIVE sweetie!

Bentley will pick up your energy so the more pawsitive you are the sooner he will heal and be ready to start his new precious and deliriously happy life on three with his adored Mom.

You CAN do this, Bentley being so young and a small dog (it looks like it in his cute avatar picture) will most certainly sail through recovery like a champ!

Generally, it is large, heavy dogs or senior dogs with problems on their other legs who have a more difficult recovery.

But we all get there in the end! 

Stay tuned, keep us posted and do not hesitate to ask any questions, big or small, we are all here for you and your boy.

Sending you lots of hugs and cuddles 😘😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Hi Lisa and Bentley 🌸🐾

My girl Eurydice wore a soft harness over a t-shirt until stitches were out but she was a huge Great Dane which means without the harness I would not have been able to help her get up and hop for toilet breaks.

Due to her size (and being a front legger) she wasn't able to get up on her own during the first stages of recovery.

Bentley is much smaller so I'd guess you won't need a harness initially.

Sending you lots of hugs and cuddles 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Hi Lisa and Bentley 🌸🐾,

We are all holding hands and paws with you today and sending lots of pawsitive energy for Bentley's surgery to go smoothly.

Please update when you can and be sure we are holding you both in our thoughts and hearts.

Hugs and cuddles 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Fantastic news, the kind of news we love around here 🎉💗

Surgery is over and Bentley is already getting around 🐾

Now on to recovery, we’re all here to guide you if you need us! 

Pictures please, when you can, so we can kiss your boy through our screens 💻

Sending you a BIG hug and tons of cuddles to your cutie pie 😘😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹