Thanks for the pointer to this thread Jerry! Bray is taking Rimadyl, Gabapentin and Amantadine. The oncologist added Amantadine to the cocktail at our consult about a month ago and it was a game changer for him pre-op. The tail was wagging. He was barking at the UPS guy and was engaged in games of tug. This mix seems to be keeping him comfortable post-op too. He gets up and wanders around the house, looks out the windows, switches beds and is excited to go out. He seems to be most comfortable going at a faster pace outside - I'm guessing it helps with balance similar to riding a bicycle. I'm trying not to hinder him nor to be a helicopter dog mom. The only thing I insist on his helping on the steps in and out of the house.

For anyone looking for an inexpensive solution for traction , I found no-skid carpet runners in Costco. I had yoga mats but the addition of the runners gives him more opportunity to get around in the house. They're washable and were on sale for $10. I don't see them on the web site but they were at the front of the store.