Achilles and I are so grateful for all the support in this community!
WOW!
Tripawd Pawrents are the BEST!
Thank you all for the encouragement and suggestions and prayers and thoughtfulness
and Thank you Tripawds.com for being here for us.
We’re at 2 weeks post amputation.
This morning I found Achilles bright-eyed and up resting on his elbow waiting for everyone else to wake up.
Yesterday he didn’t eat anything. I forced the goats milk/egg mixture down, then he ate a bee about an hour later. I don’t know if it was the bee or not, but he threw all that up. So a little while later I gave him about a cup of pedialite. He kept that down. Still no interest in food, so gave about another half cup of that last night before bed.
He did have a BM yesterday!!! Woo-hoo! Poo!!! so he’s functioning. that’s the good stuff.
Took him outside this morning. His front legs are getting stronger. A little more coordinated with the back leg, but still very weak. Ordered a hock holder from orthodog, hoping that will lend some support as he had hyperextended it last Saturday. That should arrive today. I’ll let you know if it helps.
Making bacon and eggs this morning. maybe he’ll want some of that.
Thank you all so very much for your support!
Tri-ing Harder
~Janet, Achilles Mom
pooping is good!! hope he goes for the bacon and eggs…geesh, gayle would be right over for all the goodies you’ve tried. keep the faith, achilles will get better, albeit slower than you want, (isn’t that always the way..). he’s got alot to teach you, once he gets his ‘sea legs’. paws crossed for continued improvement.
charon & gayle
No… Thank You! It is the support of this community that make it such the valuable resource it has become.
🙂 You must have seen the Tri Harder merchandise in the Tripawds Gift Shop!
Oh how I remember the first POOP! It was celebration time for sure. I’m glad Achilles is doing well. Bacon and eggs…….I’m headed your way. We’re sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Keep up the good work Achilles and Mom.
Brett and Fortis
I’ve just got caught up on your blog about Achilles. You’ve had quite a time; sending many many healing wishes your way.
Adore your header, by the way. So sweet.
Hi Janet,
I love your blog photo of Achilles. He is gorgeous. My Indi is a big girl, weighing 85 – 90 lbs. Big dogs can do great on three legs! We heart Tripawds, too. When I found thd site there was light in my life again.
My motto: Everything is under control. Just not yours.
Raina, Indi’s mom.
Oh wow – I’m just catching up and just can’t believe what you’ve been through so far. Achilles sounds completely amazing and I’m sure he’ll continue to amaze you every day. I’m just awestruck by how well he seems to be doing now considering what was going on just last week. It’s these little things (like pooping :)) that make us want to do the hoppy dance for sure! I just feel for you and am so happy to read that he’s home and on the road to recovery.
We’ll be keeping our paws crossed that Achilles continues to do well and get stronger every day. Sending lots of golden hugs to you!
Kami (Mackenzie and Kobe’s Mom)