Fenway had his surgery yesterday. Yay.
The surgeon contacted us after the surgery, and told us he did really well. No issues under anesthesia. Hooray.
This morning we got the call from the doctor. Fenway was doing very well, and we were told he could come home today. Hip Hip Hooray.
On the way to the car, after a few herky, jerky steps, he started to run..It was not pretty, and I was terrified, but he ran….and then he stumbled. We caught him, and he didnt actually hit the ground, but my heart nearly stopped. Thank God he is ok. I am still upset about it. He seems unphased. Phew
When we got home, he drank 3/4 of a bowl of water. His appetite seems very good , however, the vet has suggested I only feed him little bits at at time. When it was time to give him medicine (which we usually do so by hiding the pills in peanut butter) he opened his mouth wide (like a baby bird) and just waited for whatever I gave him. 3 pills, a whole lot of p.b., and 4 biscuits later….he is resting. He isnt sleeping, just resting, but he is home. Sigh.
So far so OK. I cant say good, but its definitely not bad. I will take it.
If love could make him walk…..We would be out walking a mile.
I love my dogs .
Happy to hear Fenway is doing well after surgery!! My mom should try the peanut butter thing with MY pills! I HATE pills!! Won’t be long until Fenway will get his stitches/staples out and be bounding around again. Amazing how well we Tripawds do!!
My surgery was 8/27/12. (front left leg) Don’t freak out if Fenway doesn’t poop for several days. I went six days. Elgin (another blogger) went several days. Probably due to anesthetic and meds. My mom read online that feeding pureed pumpkin helps. That’s what my mom fed me…… and it seemed to work 🙂 (and I LIKE pumpkin!!)
Hope all is still going well for Fenway! Hope you continue posting updates, and maybe some pics??
Hugs to Fenway!!
Charlie & his mom….
http://charliewarlie.tripawds.com/
Oh Charlie, Nice to meet you.
Thanks for the info about the pumpkin. So far, he has not had a problem with going poop. However, he just wants to hold his pee pee. Frustrating, because I am afraid he will develop bladder issues……But, Im sure things could be worse.
Day 3, and he is a bit bruised, but still remarkably well. His spirits are up, and his zest for life is shining through 🙂
He makes me proud. So very proud.
Hugs to you Charlie, and to Mom
xoxo