scottiemac said
I guess the reason for my post is to look for any advice/personal stories/reassurance about getting her to start to walk? What has other people’s experiences been like? Do you have any advice? What kind of timeline should I expect? What can I do to help her? Stuff like that!

Scott M

Hi Scott and Mila, welcome. I'm sorry you had to join our club, but glad you found us. Mila is a rock star, that's wonderful she bounced back from that scary time.

Her body has been though a lot, and yep, she is on her own timeline. Surgery recovery is exhausting! Plus, a giant breed dog tends to need more time than a smaller pup, and who can blame them right? Also, Saints tend to be on an even more unique timeline for some reason, but they do get back to the new normal in time! Just check out Thurston's story for some inspawration! So as hard as it is, try not to compare. She's her own dog, and she will recover at her own pace, all dogs are different.

Meanwhile, how is Mila's pain being managed? What medications is she on, how much, and how often? One thing to consider is that many times meds need to be adjusted because a dog is getting too wonky from them, or not getting enough relief. So it's possible her meds need tweaking, especially if she has a history of being sensitive to medications.

Right now she should only be going outside to potty, on leash, and that's it. How is her appetite? Is she staying hydrated?

I know it's a nervewracking time, but you can do this! And lean on us, we are here to help.

Hi Anita, thank you so much for your supportive feedback for Scott. We hope to hear from him soon!

And meanwhile, please consider starting a new topic all your own in Size and Age Matters, so that we can help you and Minnie on this journey. We are here for you so ask any questions you'd like!