Our Hero (a 5 yr old rottie) is just 6 days post-amputation. He did great – in very good spirits and getting around well the first 4 days but on day 5, he crashed pretty hard. He wasn’t able to stand at all and his eyes, oh my, he looked too far gone. We took his temperature and it was ok, just around 100. We fed him a little later and he ate just fine, and that seemed to perk him up and out of his stooper. Now, at 10:30 p.m. on 1-14-10, and for most of today, he’s been his old self.
As older and wiser people than us have commented on this website, the weeks after the amputation surgery are a roller coaster and full of emotion. In one way, it is a wonderful ride which is made better and more comfortable with this forum. On the other hand, we’re dealing with life and death of our most loved and precious friends. They really do teach us so much in life.