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Alfie had his back leg amputated a week ago and has had to stay in the vets because he got pneumonia aswell. As a result he has had a catheter in. This was removed to enable him to come home and we are trying to get him to do a 'normal' pee. Have others had difficulty getting their dogs to pee normally - is it because they don't have the confidence to do it without the leg? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Hi Alfie & family welcome, your future posts won't need moderation. Sorry he's had such a ruff go of things, how long has it been since he last went? If it's been more than 12 hours call your vet, he may need assistance. Most dogs urinate without problem within the first day, it's going #2 that can take longer. Not so much a confidence thing but because pain meds mess things up.
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Gosh! Really sorry Alfie has had these extra "challenges" on topof the amputation! Darm!
Yeah, as Jerry said, let your vet know...gotta' be a miserable feeling!
But ALFIE IS HOME! I know that's a good feeling!!
How is he doing as far as recoering from tne amp. going? Is his pain managed? Is he eating? Has he pooped? Just curious, did his pneumonia start right away at the vets after surgery, or had he been home a few days first. Regardless, it's a very quick onset and I'm hoping they're getting it under controll quicky.
How old is Alfie?
When you can, tell us ore about your Alfie AND, we LOVE pictures around here!!
Please keepus posted, okay! I kow this is so scarey. Your Alfie will get his sparkle back and will be feeling so much better soon! I'll look for your post.
Keeping al tripawd paws for your Alfie!
Take a deep breath, go hugyour Alfie, and kmow that allmis well.
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!
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