Sleepy Pup.After getting out of work almost an hour past the planned exit, I picked up JD amidst the mad rush of stop and go traffic. He was happy to see me and ready to leave the vet. So much so he didn't want to lay down in the car. We're supposed to not let him get up onto furniture so as not to jump off it. Can't rough house, no running, no jumping, he's to be kept on a short leash and allowed out only to potty then to be returned to his crate for 8 weeks. The fear is the head of the femur is still at risk for getting popped back off if a miss step or incident were to happen. Activity is severely limited.
Lil' mister confused about what's going on. So imagine my angst when he takes a topple in the car as I'm trying to not get crushed in traffic. I swear I was on the verge of stroking out until he finally laid down. So what are the odds that topple ten minutes after getting him from the vet popped the cap back off? Guess we'll find out in 8 weeks when the follow x-rays happen. Friggin' dog.
On top of limited activity, we have to make certain he doesn't lick or chew the incision. Cripes.
Luckily Jeanie brought some rawhide and mega busy bone to occupy him.I can't fathom the mental anguish Monkey would go through being locked in his crate all day, every day for 8 solid weeks (especially when 27 acres apparently wasn't enough to keep his attention) so I've made him a pen in the hallway. Cozy, safe, and convenient for him. Lethal skills course navigation for humans, but at least he'll have a bit more room to move around in and still be safely confined from the charging bull in the china shop Dish. He'll be a big fish in a small bowl for a while, this is going to be interesting.
Once everyone was all settled in, it was time for some stew and some Templeton Rye to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and JD being home. A little Whiskey into my Whisky.
2 comments:
if you are having trouble keeping JD immobile you could try a neck cone. It makes my 80 pound dog not want to do anything. It would also keep him from being able to chew on those stitches. Praying for a full recovery.
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We're hoping not to have to use the E-Collar, but it's the option for if he starts licking/chewing the incision site.
The E-Collar kinda sucks, but it proves to be most amusing for humans.
Dish never chewed/licked his incision site from his amputation, we're hoping JD (same breed) follows suit.
So far, he's coping well and putting weight on the leg. It'll be in a week or two when he starts to feel better that the challenge of confinement will get tougher.
Maybe I should invent some sort of Doggie wii virtual outdoor simulation for pups on the mend, to keep their brains active and engaged...
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