Having prepared ourselves for the results of the operation, we was overwhelmed with joy when we picked Buddy up from the vet. Only one day on from his operation and he walked himself down the stairs and back to the car for the ride home.
We were advised beforehand the visual impact is often worse than the physical and with his full limb removed it was a little emotional but seeing him smile again made everything worthwhile.
The cone around his neck made eating slightly difficult and our wooden floorboards required a bit of concentration, but within a matter of weeks, the old Buddy was back, just one foot shorter.
Our son needed no encouraging, he wanted to get down and play with Buddy and the feeling was mutual.
The excitement was present again
, but the stamina was noticeably less which the only obvious change in Buddy. We would usually go to the park for hours whereas now half an hour would pull us up. So be it. We just had to cut back on his food to prevent weight gain.
Life was good once more.
BUBDDY!!! Love seeing your pics and hearing all about you!
Splendid job with recovery! Nothing’s gonna keep Buddy down! Yeah, it takes a lot of effort and energy getting around as a tripawd. Stamina may not be the same I duration…it just means more time for tummy rubs and snugglingnonnthe couch!
Hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
That soon-after happiness, post amp surgery was wonderful for myself and my Polly, too, so I understand what you mean about seeing them smiling and very content…….and yes, life was so good.
Lovin’ Buddy……..be waiting for your next post……
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Applawse! Applawse!
Your wonderful, accepting and loving attitude is clear and your son picked up on that…good for you! Buddy has a great, hoppy life ahead with people like you.