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Very glad to hear that things are going well. I know that it is tough at first to see them this way, but in time you will recover the smile and happy face that you love so much. It will be at this time when you realize that while things may be different it does not mean that they are not just as good. I am very proud of my little TriPawd and get very defensive when I see sympathy in the eyes of those who watch us. This was especially true during the rest stops on our way to Yellowstone. I thought - "if only they knew her courage?" When we got to the RV Park, I told all the crew who checked us in about Cherry's condition and when I met some during one of our short walks around the park, Cherry was greeted with the admiration she deservied. They all agreed on how great she looked. Point here: Zoe will recover and will want to get life back to the new normal. Zoe will not feel any embarrassment or want sympathy only the love I know that you will be giving. You go and kick but.
Paws Crossed and nothing but Pawsitive Thoughts,
Bob & Cherry
It is great that you have her home, and in a couple of days you will really not see the missing leg any more. Your Zoe will just be your Zoe and you will see in her attitude that she is thankful for what you have done for her.
When we got off Tramadol, Horacia became the happy dog she was before surgery. Although Tramadol helped a lot the first week, she was kind of sleepy and hazed.
We are now (12 days after surgery) just on Previcox (similar to Rimadyl) and doing fine.
Lots of patience and pawsitive thoughts as Bob & Cherry said 
Cecilia & Horacia
Spirit Horacia, Castaño, Olympia + human family Cecilia, Georg and Julia - - - Hori first diagnosed 8/6/09, ampu 8/12/09, run over the bridge 9/10/09 – We miss you every day dear girl!
Thanks everyone, yep yesterday was a little rough, force feeding, she got up and walked around, but wouldnt go to the bathroom. This morning though she did go, still no #2 but I guess that's normal. probably constipated from pain meds. But I can tell she is a little more like herself this morning, that personality is coming back! Thanks again for all of your kind words and encouragement,
Karin and Zoe
Dear Karin and Zoe: We have been thinking of you and hope you are both feeling better today. Welcome home Zoe!
Romeo had his operation on Monday and didn't poop until Sat. And he only peed once a day for awhile. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but our vet assured us it was normal after surgery. His appetite is bouncing back---he now eats three solid meals a day w/ some special treats (ok last night he had his favorite---a baby vanilla cree mee (soft ice cream---I think Cree mee may be a Northern New England term!)).
Of course he normally tried to eat 30 meals a day. When he becomes a food maniac again we'll know he has made a full recovery.
I'm sure you'll see a big improvement in a few days---Romeo has bursts of energy now. He has been getting bored so once a day we have been taking him to the barn/park where I work part-time. He loves to say hello to his horse friends and barn cats. He hops around a little and then takes a nice rest in the shade. And then he comes home and he is really wiped out. Yesterday we didn't do any pain meds. He just seems to need lots of rest and love of course. Hang in there. It seems to get a little better everyday. Romeo sends Zoe a big hug!
Eve and Romeo
Hang in there Karin. Try not to be too freaked out if he doesn't eat as much right now.Humans always want to make sick people eat. But dogs on the other hand, instinctively know when the time is right to fast. Their bodies know that eating means using up their internal energies that can best be used to do something more important, like heal. In no time at all Zoe will be back to normal.
Good luck!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Karin and Zoe,
I know that may be hard to believe, but it does sound like things are going well. It will take time but every time you see the old personality return, you know that you are going down the right path. I became very good at stuffing since I had to stuff nearly every morsel during the two months of chemotherapy. It was well worth the effort. We found that Cherry often (but not always) would drink Ensure or Vanilla flavored Soy Milk. We went with the Soy because it was much less likely to sour the tummy than cow's milk. Cherry has always had issues with a sour tummy.
Also it sound like Eve and Remeo have found the right trick to treat Remeo's spirit. I often say the we must remember to treat the spirit as well as the body. Find something that Zoe loves and exploit that love to give purpose to her life. For Cherry, it is the rides in the truck/car. As the time approaches, you can see the energy level rise. Keep us posted.
Crossed Paws and Pawsitive Thoughts Headed Your Way,
Bob & Cherry
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