Great news! The problem was the harness and I realized she backed away from the door every time she saw it, so I held her collar gently with one hand and scooped my arm under her belly to help her down the steps.  After that, she went out in the yard, got into position with no problem and did her business.   We did have to sit in the carport for a few minutes for her to get her energy back up to get back in the house, but now I know how we have to get her outside.

She had a little redness around the stitches this morning. Not angry red, but I called the vet regardless. He said to take the t-shirt off of her as that was probably causing some irritation.  

Overall, still doing great though. I'm so proud of her! I woke up in the middle of the night concerned because I hadn't heard her at all and looked over to see her sprawled out on her new ortho-bed, smiling in her sleep.

Almost two weeks out, Roxie continues to amaze me! The wound looks a lot better and we go Tuesday to get the stitches out. I do think he'll have to restitch one part where there's a small hole and it still bleeds a little, but when I called, the office told me that's normal so we'll see. She can't wait to get rid of the cone (inflatable ring type now), but she still will try to get to the stitches without it on.

Her appetite is back, and she is starting to show more interest in playing with the other dog again. Now, keep in mind, by playing, I mean she barks at Lilly while Lilly runs around pretending she's being chased. In time, I'm sure Roxie will chase her again like old times, but since she's still healing, I'm glad she knows her limits.

And.....this weekend she conquered the steps!! She can come up the porch steps like she never lost a leg! Getting down takes her a little longer, but she can do it (and insists on doing it on her own).

 I'm having a minor freak out moment.  On Tuesday, as we were leaving to have sutures removed of course, Roxie fell and ripped open that tiny hole I mentioned before.  She ended up needing staples, but everything was fine, and the vet still removed the lower sutures. Fast forward to today, and I notice the deep red spot on the area where the sutures were removed. Of course, I didn't notice until well after the vet closed.  I don't think it's an emergency because it's not inflamed or pussy, and doesn't seem to be bothering her, but maybe someone can offer a suggestion until I call the vet in the morning?

I have a picture, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to post it even though I have before.

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