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Originally Posted by kmarla  I know it's shocking when they suddenly go from being completely healthy to being unable to walk. Sophie was able to stand and walk 24 hours after surgery but her activity was very restricted for a long time afterwards. She was on several medications after surgery for pain and inflammation, but I can't remember the exact details now. She had some permanent nerve damage after surgery, so she has no feeling from the knee down in her left hind leg. It doesn't slow her down walking, but it takes her longer to find her balance to squat and do her business. She had no issues with incontinence after surgery. We notice that sometimes her back legs tremble and slide out, but she recovers quickly and never loses her balance. She goes up and down stairs now, loves her walks although they're shorter than before ( we use the Halti harness type where the leash attaches at her chest) and although she's not supposed to, she does jump up on the couch now. She was restricted from the jumping for at least a couple of years after surgery though. She's more cautious now and doesn't play and roughhouse like she used to do, but it's almost like she knows she can't anymore. She's still very loving and cuddly and her temperament is as sweet as ever. When we leave her at home, we do put her in her crate so she can't hurt herself, and she's fine with it. I hope little Maddie will make a great recovery and starting early with physiotherapy will really help. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hope that Maddie starts to show improvement very soon! |
Thank you - this is very promising news. Although it will be an adjustment, I think we will be able to do so. I just received a call from her dr - she is moving both back legs, and the Dr said this is very good improvement. She said I could go see her today, but I am very hesitant because she is a very emotional girl, and the dr even said she could possibly become anxious after I leave. But, she said that I will likely be able to get her on Thursday or Friday this week. Although I hate to not see her for so long, it's hard to manage, because Tinky needs fed every 4 hours and the trip is 2.5 hours one way. But, as long as Maddie is improving is the most important part. Thank you for your thoughts for Miss Maddie