Days 8 and 9 Post Op
Pretty much the same but we are seeing more interaction with him, especially on Day 8. On Day 7, we only had to give him 1/2 steroid in the morning and we can skip Day 8 and I think I see a big difference.
Day 7 Post Op
Day 7 Post Op
Very quiet day with Bacca sleeping much of the day again and waking up periodically for food and potty and water. When he heard the front door open a couple of times, he came out trotting to see if he had a new visitor. I think he was sad to see it was just us. HA!
Day 6 Post Op
Day 6 Post Op (4th of July)
Much better day! He finally seems to be relaxing a little bit and is even sleeping so much more. Yesterday, we went down to 1/2 steroid 2 times per day. I wonder if that helped?
Guess who got a special visit from my awesome friend today. Bacca wagged his tail and was so happy! I’m reminded to appreciate the little things in life.
Day 5 Post Op
Day 5 Post Op
I’m a zombie right now. Terrible night last night. Up for hours with Bacca. He’s finally sleeping right now. Longest time in I don’t know in how long. I was awake so much last night that I don’t know how much I slept. At one point, Bacca found his way into a corner and got stuck between furniture because of this come and could not come out. I tried to coax him but he would not do anything and he just panted at me.
Day 3 and 4 Post Op
Days 3 and 4 Post Op
This is the window where most get restless and seem to regress before getting better again. Trying to keep calm. He is doing well (getting around, eating well, pottying fine, seeking us out here and there) but the meds make him stare and pant a lot and that distresses me, though I am pretending that it does not so I don’t show him worry. He hasn’t perked up and sometimes just stares and pants at times. He couldn’t tolerate Tramadol so just Gabapentin round the clock (with antibiotic and a decreasing dosage to wean him off of steroids that he was taking before surgery). Was also taking Gabapentin before surgery.