zeuspod said
Hi Lucy and family.  Yep, we all freaked out for at least a week after amputation.  If it weren't for this site, I think I would have had a breakdown because I had no idea what to expect!  You are right to stay upbeat in Lucy's presence.  We live in Pennsylvania and Zeus' surgery was in December.  Our agreement was that we had to go outside to cry or panic, and let me tell you, going outside in -2 degree weather was major motivation to stay upbeat. 

We also did not take Zeus' temp during recovery.  He was very very very lethargic and did not move much at all the first week, but there wasn't any stomach upset, discharge, bad smell from the incision, etc. so we never really worried about infection.  Zeus is older which seems to translate to a longer recovery, and he strained his back two weeks after amp so he had to take pain meds for a full month post-amp.  Once off the meds, he started acting WAY more normal but it still took him a while to want to play again and act energetic.  Try not to worry too much - Lucy will surprise you!

Good luck with the rest of recovery!

Lisa

 

Thank you! Lucy's recovery is very unpredictable; one minute she seems depressed, the next she's agitated and then she's trying to take off and do all the things she did before the surgery. I'm trying to stay upbeat and not let things rattle me. And I agree, if it weren't for this site I might have had a breakdown already too!

maggie said
My Maggie had a fever start 4-5 days after amputation...and went off her food.  After a couple of types of antibiotics, Belladonna homeopathic remedy and some IV fluid with Vit B, she came around but it was a hard pull for a couple weeks to get her to want to eat(tried many things).

Hang in there, it gets better!

Tracy, Maggie's Mom

I think I have some Belladonna. Lucy's temp has been up and down, so if it goes up again I'll try that. Thank you for the suggestion!

Lea and Lucy