Lilly is going in for TPLO surgery on Friday. Anyone with any advice on recovery and what to expect? I'm totally sick with worry. She's such a great dog, I wish I could explain to her whats about to happen. The guilt is overwhelming.
I know - it was traumatic for me to see Mags like that when I went to pick her up because I had never seen pictures of what she would look like - and she looked butchered to me!!! Its really hard- but they really do rebound fast - thats pretty much the problem - within a week they tihnk they can do everything they could before and will try to run even though you can't let them - the toughest part (other than seeing them like that) is just keeping them calm!! I used a lot of frozen kongs with PB in them - those would keep her occupied for hours!! Let me know if you have any questions when she gets home! FYI - I freaked out because Mags wouldnt eat or drink for 2 days after the surgery - but the vet said it was normal because of all the fluids they had given her - I didn't need to worry about dehydration unless she didn't drink after about 3 daysL & L said:Thanks so much - you've been so helpful and the pics you sent me helped the whole family know what to expect when she comes home. I'm such a baby about this. She's just has no idea what we're about to put her through.