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My dog had to have her leg amputated. Any info/advice?
My 8 year old GSD/mutt mix had to have ler right front leg amputated
on July 1st. A lumber truck accidentally backed up over her paw. She only broke one bone, but tore the tissues and ligaments in her paw to pieces. Has anyone had experience with this? She had the surgery on 7/1, she came home with us on 7/2. She is getting around fine, but she is just not the same. She never wants to go outside, you have to BEG her to get off the deck and walk around a little. I realize she is probably a little sore and getting used to her new body, but how long should this last? Its a little depressing for us to see her like this. I will ask the vet all these questions on Saturday when she has her stitches taken out, but I really want to here from people who have dealt with this. I know her other front leg must be tired and sore from holding up all her weight. She is about 75 pounds. She will go outside and only last about 2 minutes of moving before she wants to go back in the house. We have a 1 year old black lab that is missing his playmate. I've heard so many stories about how surprised you will be with 3 legged dogs, and how they bounce back so quickly and you would never know they only had 3 legs...but how quick is QUICK? Obviously not 1 week...maybe 2 or 3? Thanks for any info! Kristen |
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Let's see... the surgery was done on 1 July. This is 8 or 9 July. She
had very major surgery. Probably still hurts a bit to move. And she hasn't re-set her balance methods all the way yet. Crickey! Let the poor blighter recover! Reward and praise for going outside, up and down Any steps., getting up and down from bed/floor, coming when called. In a week or two, she'll be fine, and you can treat her quite normally. Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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Oh, yeh... and she ain't no spring chicken! This is a middle-aged to
older dog. She is not going to recover like a 2 year old or want to play like a 1 year old this close to surgery. Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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