Thanks for joining the discussion Tanya, and congratulations on your new three legged friend! FYI: We moved your topic to this Treatment and Recovery discussion group where it is more appropriate. You will find loads of advice and information regarding what to expect in this forum.

One thing is for sure: you can expect to have a very happy healthy dog. Consider yourself lucky. Most of us in these forums are tripawds due to cancer which creates a whole bunch of other health concerns. Most puppies handle recovery very well.

You can use the search field above to find advice for specific concerns, or just browse the various topics that others have posted. Most have lots of advice about preparing for your new tripawd.

One thing we recommend is to get runners or throw rugs if you have hardwood floors. Getting used to three legs can be tough on slippery surfaces! Another tip is to make sure the pup's food bowls are elevated.

The best advice I can give, however, is to relax. Take it one day at a time and don't freak out about any little issues. Surgery wounds can seep or fill up with fluid. This is no big deal, they can be drained. Medications can cause your dog to whine or moan. Appetite may be surpressed and going potty may be difficult at first. But these things just take time.

We could go on and on, and on. Please browse the forums to see what others have already said and keep us posted with updates and pictures by starting a topic in the Share Your Story forum.

Hopefully others will throw in their two cents here and provide some more specific advice for you and your pup. Thanks for rescuing her!