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A word about lying on the cold ground... I had a conversation with a human emergency-room doctor who told me that cold ground is like a cold compress on a painful area--it slows down the blood supply and so, reduces the pain. Dogs seem to know what they need.
Great to meet you, Chuy. Cemil is a left-front amputee too. Wishing you a speedy recovery....and a good poop to help your people relax!!
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Yes, that's true. We've had lots of dogs here who have gone outside and laid down on the snow, surgery side down. Looks painful but it's really not to them.
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Hey Chuy,
Glad to hear things are going good. Being a tripawd is not such a big deal. I'm sure if he is eating like a champ, he'll be pooping soon.
Hang in there and keep us posted.
Keeping you in our good thoughts for continued success.
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
cemil said:
A word about lying on the cold ground… I had a conversation with a human emergency-room doctor who told me that cold ground is like a cold compress on a painful area–it slows down the blood supply and so, reduces the pain. Dogs seem to know what they need.
Great to meet you, Chuy. Cemil is a left-front amputee too. Wishing you a speedy recovery….and a good poop to help your people relax!!
Cemil, thank you so much for sharing that. That makes so much sense.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
The patch came off yesterday, I think I liked him better with it on! He's snapping at both of us now. Last night he bit my husband when he tried to lift him with the sling. Today he snapped at me, enough of that, he's on his own. I am still giving him the Tramadol and the Metacam as directed, he's still eating and drinking and #1, but still no poo. 
I know he'll go when he's ready to, but if he doesn't go by Monday, he's going in for the dreaded enema. He just can't keep eating and not going #2!
Other than that, he tries to walk on his own, the grass is damp in the morning so I have to make sure he doesn't lay on the side where the stiches are (can't get them wet). He wet the bed we had in the living room, went all the way through to the carpet. Oh the hazards of surgery!! 
Guess I'll get the carpet cleaned when we're done with all this.
We got the ramp made, when Rory walked up it the clamps bent down, so we have to make a modification to it. Bought new braces for it. Other than that, it turned out pretty good! For a musician, my husband is pretty creative with wood.
More later!
Eleanor
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Poor little fella, he can't help it if he isn't quite himself right now. But I can certainly see where you would leave him to his own devices
Hang in there, he'll do better.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
That pool is awesome!
So sorry that you're getting the full spectrum of surgery side effects, but we're going to be that he's going to be feeling much much better when the meds get out of his system. They really tend to make Tripawds go a little batty.
Don't forget; you can give him a bit of metamucil to help with the poo issue.
Hang in there, things will get better soon. Keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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He's a pooping regular since about 8 p.m. last nite! WooHoo! He's not eating real good again and I'm having to muzzle him to do his therapy because of the pain it's causing him. Can't blame the poor guy though. Heat, therapy, ice, treats. Giving him boiled burger and rice to get him to eat right now, the kibble is just being left behind, so why waste it. I'll start adding metamucil to the burger and rice to keep him going. 
He's doing everything on his own now though, except the therapy of course! 
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Oh that is great news! Did you ever think you'd be so excited to see a dog turd? 
We all understand what that's like!
Yeah, if he's being picky, just feed him what he wants right now, the important thing is to boost his immune system and help him get strong. Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well, he got his stitches out today. The vet said that home therapy will be good, but still suggested that we take him to a pro as he doesn't have the extension in the leg that he should have. So, I guess we'll eat pb&j for a few weeks. I took him for his first session today! His PT (Jeff) knows all about this website. Not sure if he's a member or not. Anyway, he told me that Chuy has been shall I say "faking it?" He won't put his leg down, but can. Jeff says it's because Chuy is afraid too. He gained his trust, got him in the pool and WALAA! Chuy swam and the leg went down and he bore a little bit of weight on it! This guy is GOOD!! We will still do some swimming at home in between sessions, but Chuy is going back until he doesn't need to. He really needs to build that muscle and I really need the professional help here. Jeff also suggested a rear harness to help me lift Chuy's butt instead of that sling, so Bluedog sold me the back half of theirs to hook up to the Ruff wear harness. They were really nice about it and it will be here on Friday. 
Life is going to get easier, just a matter of time. Pictures of the pool therapy to follow soon!
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Congratulations to Chuy! Thanks for the great update. Can't wait to see those pictures...
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Chuy had a friend stop by today just in time to take a few pictures of him swimming in the tank with his float coat
on! WaHoo! Hard to tell if he's smiling or trying to eat the water. He did really well for the first session of the day. We have one more session later today, after daddy gets home from work. Doesn't seem to mind putting on the float coat
, but has a hard time walking in it right now. I'm sure once he starts using his leg more the walking will get easier for him.
taking a rest from 2 min. paddle 
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Swim Chuy Swim, Indeed!!! 
He looks so happy.
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