Scooby is doing so well. I’m impatient to get my old doggy back but I keep getting glimpses so hopefully it won’t be too much longer.
He is off the pain meds now and just 1 day left of being on the anti-inflammatories. His fur is slowly growing back.
It’s not been an easy 10 days. Lots of mixed emotions and with it all being over Christmas and New Year that’s only added to the heightened emotions. Trying to stay jolly for my children (who are so incredibly pragmatic about the whole thing).
Scoobs still loves going out for a good old sniff… he’s not keen on the lead (never has been) so stood still and wouldn’t move until we took it off and then he was free to have a little hobble and sniff on his own. Only 5 minute walks each time but enough to fight off the boredom and try to build up his strength.
His eating has been ok – he’s eaten all his food but he needs encouragement at times and a few times we have had to hand feed him. We’ve had quite a few visitors which always cheers him up and certainly hasn’t stopped his tail from wagging like a whip (ouch!)
We got Scoobs a new bed as the one he had just wasn’t big enough for him to lie completely flat in comfort with his wound as it is. It’s an orthopedic one with a a memory foam mattress and he absolutely loves it. He seems a lot happier in that than his old bed.
The hardest thing for me at the moment and I’m just going to have to try and get used to it is the stares you get from other dog owners when you go out. Scooby is obviously still getting used to being a tripawd so it is obvious at the moment but I really don’t like the pitying stares!! I know people aren’t being malicious and it’s a natural thing to look at something out of the ordinary but it makes me feel sad. This is obviously an issue for me rather than Scoobs though so I just need to get over it!!
Awwww I totally understand why you’re going through so many emotions it’s hard but if it helps, my vet said passed day 10 your in a very low percentage of getting infections now and u can relax a little (easier said than done though!
Keep it up Scooby your doing fab!
Ps I have done a Leo blog with many photos from day 1 amputation onwards X
Those sympathetic head tilts drive me crazy!
Or I am so sorry your dogs got 3 legs
Or it’s not right a dog having 3 legs on to much more rude comments!
I am not sorry my dog has 3 legs because he would have died otherwise and he’s still him!
Just remember Scooby is your family not theirs and you had the hard decision not them! Had they been living your nightmare I am sure they would have done the same!
I’ve just joined this site and reading your blog reminded me of our experience six months ago when our Irish Setter Bridget had her front leg amputated due to infection. Yes, the first couple of weeks were tricky and her confidence in going outside seemed to be badly shaken and she yelped in pain sometimes with different seemingly innocuous activities. However, with patient support (tiny steps) she became more and more herself and at this moment she is draped on the sofa having been out in the fields in the pouring rain exercising my son! She is a Therapet, visiting young people with special needs and has no plans to take early retirement. All good wishes to Scooby for a speedy recovery. He may be physically changed but he is all the boy he ever was and that’s how he will see it too.
My beagle is just a few days ahead of your dog in her recovery. She is getting around real well and I think it may be easier for a small dog to learn the three legged walk.like you I’m also waiting for the return of her full personality. So ironic I miss the barking which was almost annoying in its exuberance – but her silence is more disturbing. At least her tail wags, her appetite is good and like you I see glimpses of the dog I hope will be back soon. I am also happy my girl has 3 legs..it sure beats the alternative. Once we are back out and around people who say dumb things I will probably let them know she needs no pity but is happy to be here.
Keep up the great work Scooby!! You are looking fabulous :)) You have passed the mark of the most difficult days after amputation. Each day you will get more strength. I know about those stares..not only from adults but their children too. It’s sad that some people are not as accepting as others. But I always enjoy the encounters with people who get excited seeing a tripawd. They are amazed how strong Miss Mollie is with her mobility and personality! Miss Mollie Moo sure knows how to make people smile. And I’m sure Scooby is doing the same!! :))
Xoxo,
Miss Mollie Moo and Family
Oh he looks like he found paradise on that bed! Lucky lucky Scoobs.
You’re right, the pity and weird attitudes people have are our issues to deal with, not his. When his fur grows back you won’t see it as much, and they will be able to get past the prejudices and truly see how pawsome Scooby is! Hang in there. Glad everything else is going really normally. The new year is ahead, life is good right?!