Hot Rod is getting better as I type. He's got a good appetite and is drinking water. He's able to hobble around his pad to potty. Still not wanting to use his leg. The surgeons office said that at his 2 week checkup, he may or may not be using it still. It depends on the dog. He did give himself a very thorough bath (as well as he could) last night. I laid on the floor with him in his crate last night to 4:30 am watching him. He allowed me to wash his little face today and comb out his hair on his face. So he's improving as the hours are going by.
I have been feeding him while he's in his crate lying down but I am going to see if he will be able to balance himself tonight.