Tessa
Boxer Booster
We made it through the first week!! Today is day 8. It's gone by so fast!! Thanks for the heads up on the ankle - the surgeon had mentioned swelling is normal, but we would not have been prepared for how much!! It's gone now though.
Yes, the hard part is taking them out on leash and constantly watching her. She hates the crate so my husband and I tag in and out of staying with her in the living room. Tucker sleeps with her most of the time. She's back at doggie daycare now where she can rest more comfortably during the day while we are at work. She has her own 4x8 kennel in the corner with her comfy bed and blanket from home, away from the action of the other dogs. My husband carries her in/out when we dropoff/pickup, and they only take her for quick bathroom breaks. We can't afford to take off work/be home during the day so we are really fortunate to go to a place willing(almost insistant!) to take care of her post-op needs.
Each day is a little better than the last. This morning was her last round of meds so we will see how she does through that transition. She's putting weight on it, but does pull her leg up when she knows we're watching. The bandage is still on, and the surgeon said it might stay on until staples come out. We moved the staple removal appt. from Friday (day 9) to Tuesday (day 13) to give it more time to heal. We're doing range of motion exercises and she actually does the bicycle movement on her own now!
Crossing our fingers that things keep going like this and we have no hiccups.
How is Rocco doing with his stitches out? Any licking/curiosity with the incision? Hope all is well with him!
Yes, the hard part is taking them out on leash and constantly watching her. She hates the crate so my husband and I tag in and out of staying with her in the living room. Tucker sleeps with her most of the time. She's back at doggie daycare now where she can rest more comfortably during the day while we are at work. She has her own 4x8 kennel in the corner with her comfy bed and blanket from home, away from the action of the other dogs. My husband carries her in/out when we dropoff/pickup, and they only take her for quick bathroom breaks. We can't afford to take off work/be home during the day so we are really fortunate to go to a place willing(almost insistant!) to take care of her post-op needs.
Each day is a little better than the last. This morning was her last round of meds so we will see how she does through that transition. She's putting weight on it, but does pull her leg up when she knows we're watching. The bandage is still on, and the surgeon said it might stay on until staples come out. We moved the staple removal appt. from Friday (day 9) to Tuesday (day 13) to give it more time to heal. We're doing range of motion exercises and she actually does the bicycle movement on her own now!
Crossing our fingers that things keep going like this and we have no hiccups.
How is Rocco doing with his stitches out? Any licking/curiosity with the incision? Hope all is well with him!