Good Morning Friends, 

Sally - yes, we sure do get excited when they potty even if in the house!!!! And I have a funny feeling that dear husband helped him on the couch out of guilt because he knows just how much he loves it!!!

Karen - yes, he is on other meds and has been taking them regularly. Only had an issue one night where he was def out of sorts and I tried everything but in the end didn't force him. He was ok! Yes, I def think he will be "couch day celebrant in January" Cant wait!!!

Katy - Thanks for the advice, I did some research before I removed the patch. I was nervous it would hurt when I removed but he didn't flinch! Thank goodness....

Should I be concerned if Brody won't go outside? 2 days ago he went out like a champ - peed and pooped and now he's back to not wanting to go out at all.

Day 6 - I took the patch off him yesterday afternoon. He seems to be doing fine. Still taking his meds and eating. He actually has wined the last 2 mornings for his chicken and rice and scarfs it down. He hasn't gone that bathroom since Monday night when he went in the playroom. But he hasn't drank an excessive amount of water like he did the prior couple days. My daughter's friend came in and visited him last night when she got dropped off from swim. He was very excited to see her and appreciated the rub! I am going to get some more visitors over to see him. He LOVES LOVES LOVES company! He seems to enjoy the warm compresses so I have been able to do those as well. I am very glad that he rests comfortably all over house. At least he is walking around when he shifts rooms. Is that enough mobility for him? How long should I expect him to lay around? It seems like eternity but in actuality we humans would NOT be walking the day after surgery so I know he is really doing amazingly well! His incision still looks good, no bruising! 

Thanks for support and guidance. Have a wonderful day! Julie

WELL.... I just wrote a 1/2 book update only to have my computer tell me it is "restarting to update" and I lost everything. So needless to say I am a little irritated at the moment.

In a nutshell. Brody is doing well. His incision looks great. He is resting a lot and did go outside last night and today to pee and poop. He is drinking but is no longer eating anything but the cheese with his meds so that is discouraging. Its been about 2-3 days now. He isn't interested in chicken and rice anymore. I tried chicken nuggets and ground beef and rice and no interest either. He doesn't even want doggie treats and takes a few licks of frosty paws sometimes. I did make chicken noodle soup yesterday and he ate some meat that I had pulled off the chicken. I am happy with our decision  but he looks very unhappy and that makes me sad. Is it normal for him to shake? When he sits down he trembles.  I've had several visitors this week to perk him up and he does get excited but it doesn't last for long. He really seems the happiest when he thinks he's going on a walk, which I have taken him around the cul-de-sac but my letter says no exercise for 2 weeks and I don't want to overdue him. But he practically pulls me with excitement. I want that Brody all the time! I scheduled to have his staples removed a week from this Monday. His hair is starting to grow back too. Today is day 9 and he doesn't seem any better or different from day 1 honestly. I'm sad for him!!!

Julie

Good Morning All,

So the good news is..... We went to Flemings for dinner last night and I saved 1/2 my filet for Brody. Our friends gave us their leftovers too and when we got home Brody gladly ate them!!! woo hoo. I guess I'll be cooking him steak for a bit!

Bad DAD! Yesterday my husband did walk him down the street. I think he was excited that when he said "walk" he came right with him. Of course we're not supposed to exercise for 2 weeks. Is this a bad thing on our part for doing it? Today he's whimpered a few times when trying to lay down so then I think he's sore and we've overdone him???? CRAP CRAP CRAP....

Another thing I have noticed is that when he walks his head is always down, like he's depressed. He rarely walks with it up anymore, unless it's down just so he can concentrate on where he is going and hopping to.

Katy - thanks for mentioning the meds. I never thought of that. He is on the same dose now as he was before except he is on an antibiotic now too. He is about 65lbs. Here is what he takes:

Simplicef 200mg - 1 every 24 hours

Gabapentin 100mg - 1 every 12 hours

Tramadol 50mg - 1 every 12 hours

Novax 100 mg (generic rimadyl) - 1 every 12 hours

I am not comfortable adjusting his meds without speaking with the vet, as I am not that knowledgeable as to what they all do anyway.  He was on all these meds for 3 weeks prior to surgery because he was in so much pain from tumor and then he had the biopsy so he remained on them. Do you think he needs less or more? Thank you.

Linda - he hasn't had to wear the cone. Since it is his front leg he can't reach the incision. He has left it alone and it looks great. He did have a great appetite and then it has diminished. Thank you.

Sally - Yes, he's on an antibiotic. Where do I get an anti-nausea pill from? Cat food? Is that good? Do dogs like it? You are absolutely right that us humans would still be in the hospital so he is doing GREAT considering all he has accomplished in the last week. I just feel so bad for him. I've never taken his temperature. What is normal so I know what to look for if it is elevated? BTW, I stumbled across your journey with Hannah - wow you did go through a lot but I am happy to see that everything worked out for you and I really appreciate all your guidance and support.

I will post again later.. I am calling the vet. I hope she calls back. Thank you again. I really love this board and all it has to offer. You are all amazing and I thank god that I joined and have met you all. You are amazing!!1

Julie