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I'm a little sad today.....Tuck seems to be having a bit of trouble with one of his back legs today. Have others experienced this? Sort of a step back after doing so well?
I look forward to your responses.
This journeyi is just chock full of ups and downs the first couple of weeks! Probaby not anything at all to be concerned about other than all the muscles, ligaments, etc. bekng a little overworked as they adjust to all the changes in weight balance, new way of walking, etc.
It seems Tuck is one of the guys who wasn't jist laid out the first several days' right? This is a great sign he needs to slow his little tripawd butt dwn for a while longer! No jumping, stair climving, running around, etc.
The sore leg willprobavly make him sllw down for now, but really try and restrict his activity for awhile.
Is he on Rimadyl or any other anti-flammatory? That should help. Any swelling? Checked his paws good? Any tenderness?
Hang in there, okay? It's REALLY earlyin recovery and you'll probavly have a few more ups and downs for a touch loger! But the UPS will take over soon and itnly gets better and better!
Keepus posted,okay? We are here withmyou! Right byyour side, donya' see us? Yep, we're a good looking group
Love and hugs,
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hey guys, sorry to hear that. I agree totally with Sally; many times pet pawrents get used to seeing their Tripawd get back to normal much sooner than they expected to, and often times that can lead to overdoing things. It happens all the time, don't feel badly and remember that with some R&R he'll likely feel better.
What kinds of activities was he doing prior to feeling poorly? And when and how does he display the symptoms? What are the symptoms like? It helps to jot them down, that way, if things get worse (hope not!) you'll have a good record for your vet which can help more easily diagnose the problem. After considering the activity he was doing, talk to your vet just to be sure you don't need to go in for a visit.
R&R is definitely in order. And longer than you think he needs it. And when you think he's ready for activity, take it sloooooooow.
While he's recuperating there's lot of ways to keep him entertained with other activities that tire out the mind instead of the body, such as:
Keep Recovering Dogs Entertained
Keep Tripawds Entertained with Zanies Pizza Interactive Dog Puzzle Toy
More Interactive Doggy Brain Games
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks Sally and Rene. Actually Tuck has not been overly active but I think he strained his back leg when he was out doing his business in the yard yesterday. He is definitely relaxing today so that is good. Tuck's one hip has slight arthritis and it is this leg.....I just really panicked and immediately questioned my decision...not that the other choice was really an option at all.
I called both Tuck's surgeon and regular vet in a panic yesterday but thought better of taking him in to get checked out as it would just be extra jostling and movement for my best friend who is really just telling me that he is sore.
I know he is recovering from major surgery and that this will take time.....I really appreciate the support!
And yes Sally and Hannah....I can feel you with me.
Thanks
Linda and Tucker
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