I woke this morning feeling very apprehensive, upset and almost angry!! I suppose this is because i still keep wondering “WHY HIM?” I’m worried sick about the operation and i would like to know how your dogs coped during surgery.
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I woke this morning feeling very apprehensive, upset and almost angry!! I suppose this is because i still keep wondering “WHY HIM?” I’m worried sick about the operation and i would like to know how your dogs coped during surgery.
Sounds like our surgeries are both on the same day – we are going through the same thing today – Bella seems fine on her leg chewing on a bone was fine walking outside today And last night – tail wagging totally happy normal dog SO WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? I keep thinking this is her last day with all 4 limbs And questioning what we are doing But then we look at the huge lump on her leg And can do nothing but pray and hope that this will work – Every time I look at her and think of how it’s going to be tomorrow I’m want to throw up
I felt the same exact way you do. WHY???? and WHY HIM? Havent we done everything right? proper food, medicine, vetting, etc. !
I can tell you that my dog Fenway, is 8.5 and over 100 lbs, and is doing remarkebly well. I still pinch myself, and I still expect things to go wrong…..but he amazes me everyday. Its only been 12 days since his surgery, and he is practically normal. Really.
People kept saying we would take it harder than the dog….and they are right!!!!! The first 2 days, I was a complete mess. So worried, I made myself sick. literally sick. And Fenway was fine. Its hard to believe, but they really do adapt!!!
The most important thing is to prepare the house, and his area. Make it comfy, and safe, and not too much stuff for him to get tripped up in. For us, we had to put carpet remnants down, so he wouldnt slip and slide around (we have mainly hard wood and tile floors)
Also, elevated bowls, if he needs them.
I can understand your worry, but take it from me…..He will be ok. You will adapt.
Hugs to a worried Mom from another !
XOXO
Awww what great advice!
It’s normal to be mad and angry, my people went through that too. But ultimately it doesn’t change the crappy situation, so you just have to plow ahead and make the most of it, k? The way you do this is by taking a look into your sweet pup’s eyes, and watching how he is handling it; like a champ, of course!
Dogs don’t care that we have something called cancer, all we want is to feel better so that we can get on with the important business of having a good time. We don’t have regret, or anger, or sadness. We just move on and give life our all.
I know you can do it too!
It has only been three weeks since our Sam’s amputation and I remember those feelings of doubt, fear and guilt. Though he had a limp, he was happy. How can the best course of action be to do this surgery.
In my head, I knew it was right. In my heart, I didn’t know where I would find the strength. We developed the mantra “game face” because Sam didn’t know and he was feeding off of our energy. I tried so hard to be strong for him leading up to the day.
The day before we followed everyone’s advice here to be more dog. Take today as it comes. Love on my dog and be present in the now. Tomorrow can wait.
We spent the day doing his favorite 4 legged things, laying in the grass, swimming, snuggling in bed watching movies, eating junk food.
The day of… Keep yourself busy. It was the longest day of my life, I swear it.
Once I saw my big boy, all doubt was out the window. The first week wasn’t easy, but as he came off pain meds, his eyes cleared and my boy was back. As soon as I saw he was okay with it, I was okay with it too.
I definitely think it was harder on me than him, which is crazy in hindsight.
Take today as it comes. Love on your dog and let him love you back. Be more dog today and practice your game face. Today is all about being here now. Tomorrow will be hard, but it can wait until tomorrow.
Healthy thoughts are headed your way. I know he will do great and you will too.
Hugs!
Samdog’s mom.
We took Bella to the park for pictures and to let her be on the grass. (We don’t have a yard.) She loves riding in the car and was so happy. It makes me feel worse knowing what is going to happen. But just that little bit of being out exhausted her and she was really limping on that front leg. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED ABOUT YOUR PUP
Miabella i wish you all the best and i know exactly how you feel, please keep me updated about your pup also xxx
Our Jingle Belles goes in for surgery tomorrow to have her front right leg amputated. I am a basket case but gotta admit this site has been such a help.