Well it’s been a long morning, but my baby boy is home and resting peacefully! Meekah has yet to leave his side, she is such a good sister!! It was definitely a lot harder seeing him for the first time than I had thought..I tried to prepare myself with research photos and videos, but I guess there’s no preparing yourself for these things. It was really rough at first, and very difficult for him to walk at all, but now he’s settling in and starting to learn that he’s gotta do things a little differently now with the help of the slings until he can walk alone. At first he was basically hitting his face on floor everytime he walked, but he’s realizing to lean on us and the slings to help him. Is this normal? To those of you with Rotties and other big breeds – when your tripawds first came home was it very slow going and tough to get around at all even with help?? I worry that it’s going to be really hard for him because of his displaysia..any help??!? suggestions?? it kills me because it makes me question our choice. I assume you’ve all gone through these emotions and struggles to??
He also wouldn’t pee at first, I think he Disnt want us to have to help him – too proud! But when he finally peed it was 10 minutes! haha. He is also very excited to be home with his toys, and has even played ball a few times while laying down! And I know our road will be slow, and long, but seeing that his personality is still him is a very big help for me moving forward! Well be spending the next two days cuddled in the living room and loving on our baby boy!!!
Hey! We’ve got some congratulations to do here! FIRST PEE! YAAAAAAAAAY!
Showing interest in toys, reall? Already? YAAAAAAAAAAY!
As far as second guessing, heck yeah, that’s normal! I did it fro the first two weeks! And I can say without hesitation it is THE best decisin ever for my nine year old 123 lb (at time of amp) Hapy Hannah just had a nine month ampiversary and is continuing forward…knocking on wood over here!
As far as being very unstady right now, face plants, etc…..YES…all normal right now! He’s still got all the hospital meds in him and probavly isn’t quite aware of very mch right nwo.
There are amp. dogs on here who jave jad all sorts of “good leg” issues and they have learned to adapt very well. I’m certainly not a vet, but I don’t thik what you are seeing is related to anything other than EXTREMELY early in recovery!
This is where the…”give me patience and hurry up! I need it now!” comes into play!
Just continue to help him with the sling and let him lean on you. He’s a very smart boy! While the sling is a necessary help right now, it probably bothers him to be using it .
Hang in there ! You are doing a great job! And don’t even look at that incisin site! With a mug as cute as his, just stare i to those great eyes and you’ll know all is well!
Meekah is lovely! You can just see the sweetness in her! Glad she’s coomforting to you
You WILL see glimpses of his personality return SLOWLY..BUT SURELY And when that sparkle comes back full time…WA HOOOOOOOO!
Stay connected to us, okay? You are doing great! He’s not gonna feel like a pawty yet, so just let him rest and keep him as co fortable as possible. Front leggers need a little more time to adjust.
Hugs to all and keep thos great pics coming!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
thank you so so much, you have no idea how great that is to hear!!!!! all of it!!! :))
Welcome home Bentley-
Looks like he has a great baby sitter in Meeka and she will be a help to him as she will encourage him to get up and move as he begins to feel better.
It looks like he has a compression bandage on? When we first brought Shooter home he had one and it was an act of God to get him to move and he was a smaller dog. The minute that bandage was off it was like our Shooter was back and he was running around like crazy. I think they are very uncomfortable for them even though they serve a purpose.
Take care and keep us updated.
Luanne & Spirit Shooter