Hi Elisabeth and Monte 🌸🐾

Goodness, he threw up his bandage ??? 

Well, as Jackie and Sally said it was good that came out and now no more bandage eating for our sweet Monte 😷

Elisabeth, it is totally normal he doesn't know what to do with his legs (and still doesn't have the strength to negotiate his new gait) also, as Sally pointed out floors at the hospital and vet clinics are incredibly slippery.

I do not understand why that is, though ...

Hospitals and vet practices should have non slip floors, after all, they see a lot of weak and senior patients ... anyway ...

Going back to Monte, remember he is huge and is missing a front leg, that is why the harness is fundamental for us to be able to help our babies stand up, lie down and hop for potty breaks.

Remember the last picture I sent you of Eurydice standing up?

It was taken day 6 after surgery, she would stand up (with my help), hop on to the hall and then she would just stand there completely still for 10-15 minutes at a time.

It puzzled me to start with but then I realised she was just practising her balance!

Massaging his leg to keep circulation going, as Jackie suggested, is a very good idea.

I am thrilled to hear they are keeping him for another 24h, staff at the hospital are fully "equipped" to deal with a huge Dane (better than us Moms are 😉) and there are male nurses who are certainly stronger than us, too.

Eurydice's surgery was done on a Wednesday and I collected her Sunday morning, the surgeon told me I could pick her up after day 2 but I declined as I thought she (being so huge) would be better cared for there, for another day or so.

I still think it was a good decision.

I don't know what kind of car you've got but if it is an SUV type of vehicle you should try and get a friend to help you get him out (with the assistance of the harness) when you get home.

I've got one and when I picked up my adored baby girl me and three nurses were out in the car park discussing the best way to get her in.

Of course, Eurydice being Eurydice got fed up with the discussion and decided to jump right in 🌪!

Sweet Elisabeth, Monte is now two days closer to the end of recovery and even if there's still a bit of road for both of you, you will not believe how well and vigorously he will bounce back 🏓🏓🏓🏓

Angel Eurydice is not going anywhere, she is staying with Monte, keeping a good 👀 on him 🕊🌟

Sending you hugs and XXL ear scratches to your sweetie pie 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Hey Elisabeth and Monte 🌸🐾

Lovely to hear your update, Monte is on the mend, yuphiii 😄 !!!

I didn't understand what you said about the paw socks.

Did you buy some and are planning for him to wear them at home?

Or did you get carpets/rubber underlay/yoga mats on your floors for traction ?

I am asking because booties should not be worn at all times as they prevent sweating to happen (dogs can only sweat through their tongues and paws). 

Eurydice wore her booties every time she was out on difficult terrain as with her gait changing so did the way she placed her feet hence booties became crucial to prevent sores/callouses (not all Danes have this happening).

My baby didn't come back with a drain tube either, I am not sure she had one placed whilst staying at the hospital. 

Great you got a ramp, I resorted to more imaginative means towards the end of Angel Eurydice's journey as, before that, she was always able to jump in and out of the car. 

I am so, so, so happy with his progress, Elisabeth 💜

Looking forward to hearing more later. 

Sending you a big hug and lots of cuddles to our gorgeous brindle poney 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹