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joanner5 wrote:
Suture free!... almost..
Lloyd had nearly all his sutures removed today. The rest are coming out on Thursday and then he’ll be collar free! Can’t eait! He is getting a lot more confident with chasing the feather on the fishing rod although he does still prefer to do so fr (More) |
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just4paws wrote:
Day 6
A rough night without much rest. Lyla is eating well. Not drinking enough. She has been acting a bit depressed so I have been grooming her a lot and then removing the cone so she can groom...until she messes with her stitches. Had her 3rd #2 today b (More) |
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caitlinsam wrote:
Late night question
Does anyone have any tips or help they can give me with last day pain meds. Duchess took her last gabapentin this morning (she’s been off a tramadol since Tuesday) she is 10days post op. Shes been fine all day, all evening. But she got up from sle (More) |
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just4paws wrote:
Day 3 home after surgery w some results
Lyla was able to get some quality sleep I think last night. The Big question today is when to begin the Onsior NSAID...Her Fentanyl patch will wear off tomorrow or Sunday. I’m just going to keep a good eye for any signs of pain and am thinking I wil (More) |
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just4paws wrote:
Day 2 of Lyla’s recovery...🌈
After a rough night of shenanigans today went so much better. Started off with putting her Gabapentin in with the squeeze up treats and she lapped it all up🤞🏼. Kitty was also able to do some light sleeping today, lots of lil cat naps. She went #1 in (More) |
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just4paws wrote:
Day 1 after surgery
I delivered Lyla to our Vet office around 8am. No food past midnight, water was okay. I’m going to attach a photo of my paperwork as I think it will be helpful for everyone’s pain management. I actually received a text when surgery began and ended ma (More) |
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caitlinsam wrote:
Day 4 home, 6 days post op
Duchess is doing fantastic, she can do everything unassisted (we stand about 3-5ft away just in case), has been taking huge poops once a day, and yesterday started acting more herself (just a lazier version of the silly) we took her from tramadol (More) |
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megstamum wrote:
A VERY long overdue MEGA update
First things first, it's Mum's fault not mine that I haven't updated my blog for so long. Seriously, I've been on and on at her. I'm like, 'I need the computer, Mum. Come on!' 'In a minute, Meg,' she says, and like nine months later, do you know what (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Free Canine Rehab for Tripawd Zola
Tripawds Community member janelledv is recipient #51 of the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab. Read on for details about the benefits of canine rehabilitation for three legged dog Zola. See all Tripawds who have received free rehab sessions thanks (More) |
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ntrautman09 wrote:
Osteosarcoma, Onyx's Story
Onyx 5 year old labrador Pitt bull mix. In June 2018 we noticed our little man limping on his front left paw. Like most we thought he just stubbed it or hurt it on a thorn or something. After 2 days he was still limping to the point of not ev (More) |