Well, today Zoey came home from the hospital. So far so good. She gave us a little scare before we left. Her gums were real pale so the dr. checked her blood – her red blood cells and protein levels were low – she wanted to make sure Zoey wasn’t bleeding internally anywhere so they did an ultrasound. All checked out ok. She said maybe the gums blanched in response to pain from moving her into the car.
Once we got home, most of the neighbors were outside. I tried to warn them before picking them up, but no one was home, so they learned the hard way. I never heard so many gasps. It was a little frightening. Zoey walked about 20 yards to the grass area and urinated like a pro. The 20 yards back was tiring for her.
She’s resting comfortably downstairs with her big cone. I had one of those inflatable donuts for her from when she had her TPLO done, which worked great, but this donut doesn’t work for her on the amputation. She can still lick the incision – guess I have to go with the big cone.
I am worried about the next few days. I am sure I’ll be fine. She seems happy to be home and is really alert, eating and drinking. She does not have a Fentenyl patch on because during her TPLO, she refused all water/food and her kidney’s started to shut down. I didn’t want this to happen again so we stayed away from that drug. She may have a bit more pain, but we can manage it pretty well with the tramadol.
I am so happy to have my baby back at home with me. I can’t wait for the day when she can walk upstairs and be with us on the main level and resume her life. In time… but for now – I am happy to do whatever I can for her.
I’m glad to hear that Zoey is finally home… I know it’s probably a shock to you (and your neighbors) when you first saw her… but that shock quickly fades away, and you’re just happy that they are alive and minus their painful leg…
The next 2 weeks might be a little rough… but after that, things get alot better!
Sending you and Zoey a big hug!! Heal quickly Zoey!!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie’s Mom
Welcome home Zoey! Tell your mom worrying will only make matters worse, and that you need her to be a strong pack leader right now showing you that everything will be just fine.
Staying positive and upbeat. We are a strong team and will get throught this together.
The dreaded cone!!! 🙂 I’m sure your neighbors were shocked, but hopefully they didn’t make your girl too anxious. Give her lots of love from all of us!
Leslie
Hey Zoey, congrats on making it through surgery! We know that even without the Fentanyl patch you’ll be fine. I didn’t have one and I was OK.
And don’t mind those gasps from the neighbors, it’s just that they’ve never seen anything or anyone who’s so AMAZING!
Yeay for YOU! Good luck this week, remember we’re here for you. Thanks for being a part of Tripawds.
Hi Kim:
I know it’s very scary the first couple of weeks – everyone says the first 2 weeks are the worst – and it is so true. Zoey will have to learn some new balance – and new ways of doing things. She’ll trip up sometimes. It’s a lot worse for us humans than it is for them. And, Admin is right – it is so important for you to be strong – to let her know that everything is ok in her pack. She will take her cues from you. (My 12 year old son taught me this.)
Thinking of you and Zoey – and sending you healing wishes for a speedy recovery.
Tana and Angel Sophie
Hi, I am trying to become a new member here, I can relate with Zoey and her mom. We just brought Ben home, and are of course second guessing our decisions….his back legs seem off and am can not tell if he is in pain??? They felt he was ready to go home from the vets as he never slowed down or acted like he was missing anything, but now home he seems “off”. I do hope Zoey does well for you and that we made the right decision for our Ben Ben. Good luck!!
Kristen and Ben