Day 2 post-op
Things are plugging along. Last night went ok. Poko had a little bit of a hard time settling in for the evening- mostly my fault though. I moved his bed next to the couch but he is a creature of habit, and wanted it at the bottom of the stairs. The recommendations are to keep him pretty contained, but he wants his regular sleep spot. Once we moved things back, he layed down and slept most of the night. Just woke once to go outside.
Poko woke up this morning and was wagging his tail! He’s still pretty tired and a little weak. He’s eating his dry food, with a little wet food mixed in to stimulate his appetite. He had a little more trouble as the day progressed with the back step (there’s only one step, but it’s the only way out of the house!). He looked at it, and mustered some energy to make it. He’s a tough dog!
Poko is also trying some weird maneuvers to pee. He wants to lift his left hind leg, but then can only balance on his front legs for a couple of seconds. The rest of the time, he tilts and pees just fine. He’s figuring it all out.
Mira
November 14th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Tail wags already! This is very good. Sounds like you are taking great care of your special boy – keep up the good work.
November 14th, 2011 at 1:01 am
good to hear that poko is doing so well! our tripawd brothers and sisters are so smart, and so brave – alot to teach us!!! paws crossed for continues ‘smooth sailing’ with the healing process.
charon & gayle