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The puppy I posted about yesterday, 6-8 week old with right hind leg amputated yesterday due to severe abuse...he was supposed to go to a foster home but instead he is in his forever home with me now. He is crated and I will do warm compresses on his wound twice daily per my vet. I am giving him pain meds for 2 more days, and he is on Clavamox for infection control. He will get plenty of quiet time and will not be let out of the crate much except for potty breaks. What else am I missing? I will get the book that was recommended. This little guy is so skinny, trying to put the right weight on him but yet keep him lean will be a fine balancing act for a while, until he is an adult.
I look forward to many years of learning and growing with him. Thanks for your help so far...
Amy and Will
Congrats on getting your puppy home already in his new forever home! Sounds like you are off to a good start already, keep hanging around here on this awesome forum and you should have an easy time of it.
Coopsdad
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amyo1 said:
What else am I missing?
If you have slippery floors, put lots of non-slip rugs around or consider other traction improvements. Consider getting elevated bowls to help make feeding and drinking easier. And be sure to bookmark Jerry's Required Reading List for the best tips and advice from the forums and News blog .
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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You might need more than 2 days of pain meds. We used them until the staples and stitches came out, just monitor him closely and if in doubt call your vet! Best wishes on his recovery and CONGRATS.....I love happily furever stories!
That is wonderful news! Make sure you also get lots of rest. Post some pics when you get a chance, and keep us posted on his recovery. You'll be amazed at how well he'll adapt to 3 limbs.
Sending you lots of golden hugs!
Cathy
oh yeah, we definitely need pictures 🙂
Congrats on getting him home. I may have missed this, but what have you named the little guy?
It's very awesome of you to give him a forever home. What others call 'special needs' dog's I know can sometimes be hard to find homes for. You've done a great thing in making your home his. Ya'll will have years and years of love and fun!
Also, with him still being so young, he'll have no problems adjusting to life on 3 legs.
Keep us updated and good luck with the recovery.
Maddie Mae and Mama Kelly
If you have seen the movie Brave Heart, our boy is named William Wallace after the man in the movie:-) We call him Will for short. Just picked the name this morning. he has the most willing heart...and is a fighter...so William Wallace it is!
How do I post a picture? I have a few already that I'd like to put up....
Amy and Will
Aha! I see the icons for pics. Let me see if I can get this to work...
Amy and Will
what a cutie pie!!! love that picture of him with amy....big sisters are great!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
LOL! Sorry, I am Amy. My English Bully girl is Sophia! My signature came up right under the picture!
Amy and Will
How cute! And his crate looks so nice and cozy. I bet he loves his new home.
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August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
Good looking pup!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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AWWWW! Puppy pics in general are AWWW, but 3 legged puppy pictures… 😀
He looks like a bit of golden retriever? I'm so used to seeing pics of amps in older OSA dogs, Will's little zipper looks so small in comparison. I look forward to updates as you get to know him.
You need to start a blog!
Give that Sophie a belly rub from me and Betty.
Dawn
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
Welcome Will ! (and Amy)
What a cutie!
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
what a cutie Will is! And I totally agree with Dawn it is so much more common to see pics of older dogs here , Will just looks like a cute mini version . So sorry he had to become a tripawd though. It looks like he is comfy there and we sure hope to hear how he is doing as he heals!
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
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