Yasmin had a reasonable night, cried a little but I think that was mostly because she wasn't allowed upstairs to bed. She seemed lonely, so I ended up on the dog bed with. Her. Cuddles work wonders, better than any medication sometimes. We took her down the vets this morning as her bandage had slipped - she now has a blue camo bandage! There is a slight swelling near the incision but the vet thinks it is not seroma and the wound looks ok. Vet was very impressed with her progress and mobility.

Had a couple of emotions I wasn't expecting. On the plus side immense joy and wonder - we can actually see Yasmin problem solving and working out which leg to move and when. On the negative side incredible anger - our garden runs adjacent to the main road out of Bristol... The number of people that have starred, appalled at Yasmin, didnt ask questions, just couldnt believe their eyes or hide the fact that she is obviously the weirdest thing they have ever seen and a bunch of kids that were hurling abuse at her this morning whilst she was minding her own business soaking up the sunshine.

I guess we will get used to this behaviour, but right now we could do without it.

Yasmin is doing an awful lot of sleeping (2 days post amp) which I guess is good and so far we have managed to keep her downstairs.

The slight swelling Yasmin had this morning has doubled in size. I have spoke with the vet this evening and gone to the chemist to get a cool pack. I actually feel like I am in control today. I have read so much my brain hurts, but I know what to expect and how to deal with it now... Hopefully

Yasmin has slept most of the day which is good for her healing.

Hiya

Yasmin has had lots of cuddles, treats and a little time on the lead in the garden today. The swelling has not increased in size and we have been applying the cold pack. The vet wants to see her tomorrow to assess the swelling/seroma . He said they cannot drain it until day 4 but that it may not need draining and may go down after a week or so. There is no leakage or dripping, no smell or sign of infection. The dressing is completely dry around the staples and the swelling is further down, beyond the bandage.

Yasmin is getting back to her old self, even playing in the garden with her ball for 5 minutes this morning (on the lead). She is adapting well, but refusing to go back into the front room where she has been confined since her op. she sneaked past one of the kids earlier and got half way up our stairs, before I caught her! 90 percent of her time is spent sleeping or lying down.

I don't know about you but we have banned all visitors from our house since the op. Yasmin gets very excited when we have visitors, as of course they come round to fuss her. I have told family and friends that they can't come round for at least five weeks as I don't want her getting excited and jumping up.

Oh yeah, almost forgot to say Yasmin had her first home poop today. Right, now for the gross bit, ready? Her poop was normal brown, but with a very dark almost black outer layer. So kind of like a marzipan roll coated in dark chocolate! This was about the first six inches. As she continued to poop it then came out normal. I will mention it to the vet when I go down in the morning as I thought it was a bit weird. Black poop usually suggests blood, but just the outer coating? Have I gone mad, as I am analysing everything! Even the kids said I am taking things too far.

Thanks for all your comments and advice. Hope to be online to chat later.

Yasmin and Kate xxx