ramonaghan Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Potomacpupsmom said: Rachel, just remember that the first two weeks are REALLY difficult, and then she will turn the corner and slowly return to her normal self. Sending to you and Sweep! Thank you. I'm trying to remember that her March surgery wasn't a walk in the park either, but we got through it. As soon as she was off the heavy drugs, she was so much better. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I think your experience from her last surgery will be a big help for you in dealing with the first few weeks, and maybe the memory will help Sweep too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 A harness might work better for her than a sling since she can just keep it on 24/7. Especially something like the RuffWear one. There's less fussing when she needs help moving around and the handle is always there for grabbing. {{{hugs}}} Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, greysmom said: A harness might work better for her than a sling since she can just keep it on 24/7. Especially something like the RuffWear one. There's less fussing when she needs help moving around and the handle is always there for grabbing. {{{hugs}}} Thanks, Chris! RuffWear Web Master is en route, should be here tomorrow. I ordered it this weekend thinking we'd have two hospital nights and it would be right on time. We'll have to make do with her Help 'Em Up or 2Hounds harness in the meantime. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) If those harness options don't work well for Sweep, I'd be so glad to send the harness that has seen both MoMo and Spirit through being helped and supported. It is a soft fabric harness that can be comfortably worn 24/7. It should be fine with a rear lag amputation. PM if you'd like it. Harness Edited August 24, 2021 by LBass Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, LBass said: If those harness options don't work out, I'd be so glad to send the harness that has seen both MoMo and Spirit through being helped and supported. It is a soft fabric harness that can be comfortably worn 24/7. It should be fine with a rear lag amputation. PM if you need it. https://www.etsy.com/shop/godsgreyts Harness Lucy, that is so kind of you, thank you. I will let you know how we do. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 We are home and she is sleeping comfortably. She was hopping a little when they brought her out (progress), and they said she seemed happier once she realized she was going home. Getting her out of the car and into the house was a good workout; she is definitely going to need some time to find her sea legs. Didn't want to eat or drink, but she drank a bit for them and I am not too worried. Her incision looks so much better than the first surgery, not nearly as much bruising. We were prepared to be shocked but didn't expect it to be in the good way. We know we have a rough road ahead but are feeling at peace with everything right now. Thank you all. I'll keep the updates coming. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Sending good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 This sounds so encouraging! We’ll be thinking of all of you and hope Sweep’s first overnight at home in her own bed is as quiet and comfy as possible. You’ve got this Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 This is very good to read. Hope the next day or so is uneventful or at least minimally eventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Who had "pee on husband's bare foot" on their bingo card? Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Doin' it right, Sweep! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Who had "pee on husband's bare foot" on their bingo card? You go, Sweep! Your Daddyman doesn't care about that. Feel better riteawayquik! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Who had "pee on husband's bare foot" on their bingo card? I am sure he didn’t mind! Hoping for a good night Sweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Good news! Wishing Sweep a speedy recovery Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 10 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Who had "pee on husband's bare foot" on their bingo card? Love that her sense of humor hasn’t been affected Sweep How are you doing this morning? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 So glad she's home and looking good. Poor Daddy. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I would argue that pee on a bare foot is preferable to pee on a sock and shoe. Less clean up. Have a good day, Sweep! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Good morning, Sweep & Co.! Quote Who had "pee on husband's bare foot" on their bingo card? "Given that the urea in urine breaks down into ammonia, urine has been used for cleaning. In pre-industrial times, urine was used – in the form of lant or aged urine – as a cleaning fluid. Urine was also used for whitening teeth in Ancient Rome." Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Good morning Sweep et al ! I hope you are feeling well this morning! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 She's not subtle. I too have been inducted into the "peed upon" club. Who knew that all this time the back right leg was a pee shield. Up and down night, predictably. She seems comfortable overall but gets very anxious when she has to pee. We got her up at midnight and she didn't make it to the back door. (Hooray for washable rugs!) At 4, when she was due for Amicar and Gaba, we had better luck except for my wet foot. We made it out this morning without anyone getting peed upon. We will take the victories no matter how small. She is knuckling under quite a bit with her remaining legs, especially the back, which I think is probably drugs. Has anyone else seen this in their post-amp hound? This is new behavior so I'm not concerned about anything neurological, but I don't want her hurting herself. She is drinking very well and ate a little bit of deli chicken this morning. That's the biggest challenge right now--getting her to eat enough that the antibiotics won't bother her belly. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I don’t have specific post amp experience, but it sounds like she is doing good. The anxiety about needing to pee and not being able to do it like she is used to is normal. I predict she will make great and rapid progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I agree. She's doing fine. Keep her to her schedule as much as possible and encourage her to eat with some tasty treats. We fed Dude his pills in McD's cheeseburgers for a week after he came home. I'm sure the drive thru workers thought we were crazy!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Good idea—we will try McD's tonight if she still won't eat today. Thanks! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 4 hours ago, EllenEveBaz said: "Given that the urea in urine breaks down into ammonia, urine has been used for cleaning. In pre-industrial times, urine was used – in the form of lant or aged urine – as a cleaning fluid. Urine was also used for whitening teeth in Ancient Rome." You try it first and let me know if it works! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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