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Today have been a challenging day for Hank and for me. He haven't peed or pooped yet and doesn't eat much. It's quite the job to find things that he will eat that are going to bring him nutriments. He had to episodes of pain where he bolt yelping tail in between his legs. He didn't want to walk and was shaking. It's hard to see him in so much pain. I phoned the vet clinic that did his surgery and they told me that he had neuroma. I'm not quite sure what it is but they told me they might have to open him again to do something to his nerve because they are not well attached or something like that. They said to watch him over night and to let them know if that continues.
I'm a pack of nerves and I wonder if I took the right decision.
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It is very hard to watch when our fur children are having a hard time. Hank is very early in the recovery process and we don't refer to the two week recovery as 'recovery hell' for no reason.
Keep in touch with the vet, he may need a medication adjustment. I am not experienced with the neuroma so I can't much comment on it.
Hang in there. It gets better as you put a little time behind you.
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I agree with Shanna-- call the vet. I looked up neuromas, and they are tumors of nerve tissue. I don't understand why he would have a neuroma NOW, as the leg (and thus the tumor) has been removed. Have them explain exactly what they are talking about and why they would potentially need to open him up again.
The first two weeks are HORRENDOUS-- no doubt about it-- so you can't question whether you did the right thing during this period! Wait a month and you will see Hank loping through the fields (or the snow in your case) and you will be filled with happiness.
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Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
Melanie I'm so sorry you're going through this. This is what lots of folks refer to as the two weeks of hell. It does get better but oftentimes there are more downs than ups, and you'll find yourself questioning your decision.
Keep a journal, write down everything that worries you, and ask your vet about these things. Don't feel bad about calling. Also, you may want to limit his activity more. That's just a guess to me, but it sounds like he might be doing too much too soon, resulting in sore muscles.
If he hasn't urinated in about 10-12 hours, he needs to get to the vet. Did they recommend bringing him?
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