Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

Thanks Virginia,  we are doing lots of resting and sling supported bathroom breaks.  It is going well but it is hard to be patient and see him excelling like that video. I received a text that said “it sounds like you made the right decision”.  I didn’t have many supporters of the amputation. It was my Vet team and this site that offered me the support. So glad we are in recovery but if we get to moving like that we will be doing the happy dance.  I am looking forward to the day I can be confident he is good.  Don’t want to baby him but still lend a hand so we do our best to build up for the new way of moving. 

Good day Jerry, he is good with the sling. Last night was the first time he moved outside without a sling.  He must have known was I had wrote to Virginia and wanted to show their is reason to hope. We still have a long way in recovery..  I do really miss our walks but the stroller should arrive Monday and I just want to ensure we get to the basics safely. We want to avoid any other issues or potential set backs cause we did too much. 

Thanks Jerry, nice pick me up to see a positive post. I have been struggling the last day or so. Just not seeing him progress the last days and when he tries to move on his own he tires so quickly in the back leg that he gets real sloppy.   To top off my feelings my best friend stopped by and made the comment “not something I would have done”.   I do think don’t judge as you don’t know really what you would do if this was your dog having to battle this horrible situation. 

No doubt the recovery is difficult. Gator was always at the door when I came in or he heard the truck arrive. Now he waits on his bed. He has moments when you see him happy but most of the day he is subdued on his bed.   Still praying we can get some normal things.  He usually sleeps on his bed outside the bedroom on his bed. But it is upstairs so I have been staying down on the couch as just not sure we would make it down safely yet. Also my home office is upstairs. Been working from the kitchen table. Not looking to do big walks or hikes but praying hard we can get around the house and out of the house safely and without injury. 

He will see Vet tomorrow for acupuncture and a new Physio on March 9.  We are still not two weeks out from the surgery but looking and praying for the next sign of hope and growth. 

Thanks Jerry, it is hard to stick with the patience of recovery. Sorry yes we are in May not March.   We see our Vet team at 1pm.  
It truly is hard to know what you would do if you are in somebody else’s shoes.   Recovery hasn’t been easy for us but listening and believing. Thank you for sending positive vibes our way. 

Thanks Virginia, quietly I am hoping and praying my Boy amazes all the naysayers of what we are going through. If not mistaken you mentioned in another post to someone that you had a long recovery as well. I believe you even said something about as long as six weeks. We are making our way to the end of week two. It is no doubt hard to stare in his eyes as he questions if he can do this or how he is going to do it. But I encourage him and praise him for the smallest of steps as I have learned from you and Jerry. We are staying positive and pulling together but it sure helps to read comments from you and Jerry. Thank you thank you