Post-op: doing terrific!

We’re 9 days post-op, and Buddy is doing fantastic!  The first day, he went up and down the stairs.  A few days later he RAN when he saw a raccoon.  And having three legs hasn’t stopped him from jumping on the bed (ok) or the couch (not ok) or on people (not ok).

My husband took Buddy to the vet Thursday, and they removed his bandage and said he’s good to go — just be cautious so he doesn’t bust open the stitches inside.  Here’s a pic of Buddy sleeping, so you can see the amputation site well.  As you can tell, the vet chose to perform a non-scapular amputation.  He said he was in surgery an hour and a half because Buddy is so muscular; I can only imagine the time it would have taken had he done a scapular amputation.

No baths or swimming for a few more weeks, and we’ll continue to be cautious as we move forward.  But I think — and hope and pray — the worst is over!  And Buddy seems to be happier for it.  Pain-free is good!!