Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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I'm getting ready to foster a 3 1/2 month old puppy that just had it's front let amputated. I'm scared as heck. Been reading everything I can. I have been fostering puppies all summer but never one recovering from surgery. Tell me what to read or any advice you can give. I will take it all. I do have 2 other dogs both male and fixed. No children to worry about. Thanks
Hi Tammy, welcome. Your future posts won't require approval.
Kudos to you for fostering this pup! Why did he lose his leg?
The biggest challenge you'll likely face is keeping him calm enough to have a good recovery. It's not impossible and others with multiple dogs in a household can give you better advice than I but overall, I'll bet he will bounce back pretty quick!
Have you seen Jerry's Required Reading List ? It can answer a lot of your questions too but I know others will chime in in just a bit so hang tight.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Tammy,
You are brave for fostering puppies! I think after some initial healing you won't find a tripawd puppy much different. We have often seen here that the youngsters do really well with recovery, the biggest problem becomes trying to keep them calm and not let them rough house until the sutures come out.
Traction is a big deal for tripawds, especially new tripawds who are trying to learn new balance. Throw rugs or yoga mats on any slippery floor surfaces work well.
What kind of puppy? How big is he?
Pictures are always welcome here 
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Karen
Yes, can't wait to hear more avout your pupy! How wo derful that you are caring for him duri g this important ti e. Being a puppy and recoveri g from surgery......he is very fortu ate to have you in his life!
Keeping him calm and ot jumping or foing upstairs, all that needs to be monitored for the first couple of weeks! While he's still recovering and maybe feeling the pain of major surgery, that may ot be a problem. But once he starts feeling better, watch out world! Alost all dogs tolerate puppies very well...even though they may feel a little annoyed by him at first! Just keep YOUR energy strong and calm and let them know you have everything under control and they need not be stressed out about anything, okay?
Look forward to hearing more! How much does he weigh? How far out of surgery is he? Why the amp?
Applause to you for all the compassion you are sharing by fosteri g and lovi g these dogs!! You are a very kind soul!
Let us know how we can help further. We are here for you. You are ot alo e!
Hugs toyou!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Wow a tripaw pup.. that sounds like a great opportunity.
Keep him calm! Don't let him hurt his remaining front leg with puppy energy.
Other than that sit back and enjoy the fun that only a puppy can bring.
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