Morgan is officially one month post op! She is my Tripawd Rock Star! She still “catches” herself with certain maneuvers but for the most part she is rocking the world on three paws!
Just last week we went on a slow but long walk through the neighborhood with M&J. It was about a mile long and I don’t think we were going fast enough for Morgan. A five-year old and an almost three-year old walk really, really slow. 🙂
We also took a family outing to the park. Morgan-Dog was whining to walk (she never whines). So, I left the slow pokes and walked with Morgan-Dog. Again, I didn’t seem to be going fast enough. My question to the Tripawd community: Is this normal?
I am very concerned about the pyoderma. Morgan is on her almost 6th week of antibiotics (after a three day break). It is getting smaller and dryer but still it is there. How long will she need to be on anti-biotics?
Now, I am certain my Charlie-Cat is sick. It appears to be a good case of constipation, but our my luck with my 4-legged children has been pretty shakey lately. I feel bad for Charlie because our funds have been spent on Morgan’s amputation. I hope to God it is just constipation. Wish us luck. I feel bad for my Charlie-Cat.
Congrats on one month!!!
I’m not sure about the antibiotic stuff, but on the walking speed- all the tripawds I have met tend to walk faster on 3, they have better balance going faster, and smoother gait. This is really true for front amps, but my Maggie is a left rear amp like Morgan, and she usually goes faster when she is walking. Of course with her pug sized legs I can keep up without jogging!
Good luck with Charlie Cat.
Karen and the pug girls
I have to walk fast so that I don’t get as tired. Momentum is the friend of front leg amputees. It is hard for my mom to use a leash anymore, so I go on a lot of walks without a leash…I love it, and what the heck, I am a good boy. I listen when mom says wait. So let Morgan set the pace and have fun.
I’ll bet Charlie cat is just jonesin’ for some of that attention that Morgan has been getting…cats are funny that way. Opie
congrats! Mel’s 1 month ampuversary is today!
Ever notice the Tripawds tagline? 😉 Yes, it is much easier for tripawds to hop along quickly than to walk slowly. They therefore tend to tire quicker. That’s why we recommend more frequent, shorter walks. Check out Jerry’s recent CARE Interview video for an explanation about the gait of three legged dogs.
Hoppy Ampuversary! 🙂