The vet said carboprofen is good since it wouldn't affect her neurologically and make her "act funny" - so I can always do that with her supper. Other than that, she asked me to take her off the pain meds and give her some time. She's drinking so I don't think she's dehydrated. Lying on the amp side also seems like a good sign, but I wouldn't really know?

Her attitude is just quieter than normal. I'm being a cheerleader more than I would EVER be a cheerleader LOL. Maybe she thinks I'm being weird! I did consider having my mom and dad over because she loves them so much. Something quiet where they could spoil her a bit. She's normally very relaxed, but this is different. I don't have to force her to get up for anything, but what bothers me is she won't really greet us or "play" and be goofy. I know I know.....just give her time. But I'm in mama bear mode and just quite frankly scared that this won't be temporary. My head says temporary, my heart says permanent. Such a big battle!

She's panting intermittently, but usually mostly after we go out (understandably, it's a lot of work on 3 legs!). She takes ice cubes from me happily. She wants to lick at the incision so unfortunately we've had to cone her at night and when we leave. The panting is not as bad as it was on the meds. Did anyone experience this panting style at all? I can try the carboprofen tonight and see if it makes a difference. Otherwise, I'm at a loss. Just have to wait it out. 

Thanks Jackie. The only thing I have not tried myself is taking her temperature (something I've never done personally before). I don't know if anyone took her temp on Monday when they took her sutures out (they took her in the back). I may try it tomorrow morning - so long, digital thermometer - and then call the onco and ask them if they took it and report her temp. 

Does carprofen help with fever or is it anti-inflammatory only? Otherwise, how would you take a fever down? She has been drinking and doesn't seem completely lethargic....just resting a lot. She really only pants when she wakes up from a nap or after we go outside. Nothing constant and she's not acting nearly as agitated as she was on the pain meds. 

I'll report my findings tomorrow....wish me luck!!

I love the idea of massages. I'm definitely considering taking her to some rehab therapy to help as much as possible. We live in South Florida so there are plenty of places around where we live to take her to (that are also a lot closer than our onco's office).

So I attempted to take her temp this morning - I bet THAT was a sight! I did it twice just to make sure I did it correctly, and both times she was around 100, so no fever to speak of, which is a relief! Panting is very slight and limited, so I'm going to assume she's just resting and getting better each day. 

She got up to beg for my breakfast this morning so there are certainly glimpses of her old self. 

Thought I'd try to share a video from the other night of her walking. 

This is so weird, whenever I go to edit a post for photo or video, it won't do it! Apparently something called "iframe" is not allowed. 

Link is here: 

This dog PRANCED to see us when we came home tonight!

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