Hey Julie, there's a lot to be said for thinking ahead, that's smart in a situation like this. Yes, a stroller is usually a better choice in the early days.

Really happy the incision looks so good! Hopefully she won't mess around with it as it heals more and starts to get itchy. Keep an eye on her, they can be really fast at getting to that area.

Phantom leg pain is exactly how Sally described. A lot of vets don't think it's likely because as a whole they don't see a lot of amputation patients, but we tend to see an awful lot of it here because we just have such a concentration of Tripawds. If that yelp continues, please let your vet know. Usually some fine tuning of a Gabapentin dosage can take care of it. 

Hey Julie how is she doing? I hope she's good and so is that incision.

Funny you ask about strollers. I just posted here in response to another member's questions about the Burley dog stroller we have for Nellie.

Wooohoo! One week ampuversary and she's kickin' butt! That's super great news. Really happy to hear it.

We are good here! Just holler with any questions or just to share how she's doing. Daisy is amazing!

Awww thanks for watching! Was it with Dr. Avery from Our Pet's Health? He's awesome! Actually from New Zealand.

Three stairs shouldn't be too tiring for Daisy, she's more likely just tired from her new way of moving around. It takes time to get stronger. I love that she is being sneaky and getting into her favorite spots! That's a good sign she is feeling better. Usually when dogs don't feel good they retract from their people, go into hiding, etc. I agree keep her on the analgesia, most dogs are on it until the suture removal.

As for all-terrain strollers here's what I posted in this topic:

Regarding the Bark Ranger we have for Nellie. It is really the best dog stroller we have found that can navigate a variety of terrain. I also get that it's not inexpensive.

Burley does make a less expensive model called the Tail Wagon, for small to medium dogs.

There are other strollers we have tried and my second runner up would be the Booyah, which costs less and does really well on different surfaces from bumpy roads to asphalt. Another one, the Pet Gear, is nice but it's really for hard surfaces like streets and sidewalks. It's also better for smaller to medium dogs.

This post also mentions one that another member really likes, the Ibiyaya Hercules:

https://tripawd.....strollers/

Smaller dogs generally have more options for strollers out there. Just remember the smaller the wheels the more difficult it is to push the stroller on uneven terrain and dirt. Don't forget you can always look on Craig's List and Ebay. We got Nellie's previous stroller, the Booyah, for a very good deal as a used model.

 

Hey Julie! What stroller did you get? 

You are not dim! I figured Craig's List was worldwide. It's an online person-to-person marketplace. 

I love that your friends and vet are supportive about the vet. You might hear things from people like "Hey shouldn't she be walking?!" or "Now that's a spoiled dog!" As Karen said, people who are genuinely curious I'm going to be more forthcoming with why she is in a stroller. One time a guy made me so mad when he said "She should be walking!" I snarked back "Yeah? She would if she could!" and that got him real quiet lol! But overall most people are just charmed by seeing Nellie in her stroller.

Have you got any advice on front limb loss dogs using the wheels type apparatus ?? 

If you click on the wheelchairs link you'll see all of the articles we've written about them. Essentially, front leg wheelchairs are trickier than rear wheels. They need counterbalancing to make up for all the weight one side of the body. Anyone who gets one really should be working with a rehab therapist so the wheels are sized appropriately and not causing discomfort.

What would be a good joint supplement for a 10 year old spayed puggle 2 weeks post op

Our Eating Healthy Forum is a good place to see what others have suggested. This article is one of ours and may come up with some ideas for you.

Vet-Approved Joint Supplements for Three-Legged Dogs, Part 1

Diet recommendations for 10. 5 year old spayed puggle Dais

Our Eating Healthy Forum is also a good place to talk about diet. How about starting a new topic there so folks will find your question easier?

Ask as many questions as you'd like, post as many topics in the forums as you want, that's why we are here 🙂