Day 6 – high paws!
Last night was so much better. Was it because we removed the fentanyl patch? Because of the essential oils? Because we are just one day further into healing? I don’t know, but I feel relieved. Our entire house needed the sleep we got last night. Chloe yelped out in (phantom?) pain once, and went out to potty twice. She had her overnight meds as scheduled, but all in all a really great night.
Today has been mostly good. Her appetite is improving – she ate two full meals at her normal time. Meals were half kibble (softened with chicken broth) and canned food. I hope we can slowly transition to kibble only over the next week.
Mobility has improved a little bit more, and once again Chloe tried to push the boundaries by attempting to climb up on the couch. She has been a little needy, wanting to sit right next to us at inconvenient times – like when I tried to wash dishes and again when I was chopping veggies. Small price to pay, though. We are so glad to have seen some improvement today!
Probably a combo of all the above, glad things are improving! Oh the cone! Have you tried putting a t-shirt on her instead of the cone? Nitro wore one almost until his hair grew back. I went to Goodwill and bought some inexpensive ones; he never bothered his incision, and looked adorable with them on. Keep up the good work Chloebear!
Paula and Nitro
We took the cone off, but Jenson got a little too rowdy thinking she was good to go. And I’m having a hard time finding the right size t-shirt for her.
Otis is wearing a large, and I use a hair elastic to gather extra material at his back. Key is to make sure neck isn’t too big so it doesn’t stretch down over incision.
So glad you had a good night! We also started with aromatherapy yesterday and had a wonderful night too. He crawled up on the mattress with me and we both slept for 7 hours!
Anita that is GREAT! Look at how far you guys have come, I’m thrilled for you.
Keep up the pawsitivity, it’s taking you very very far. Can you hear us cheering?
YAAAAAY CHLOE!!!
That is EXCELLENT news! Already eating well! Keep up the great healing work!!
xoxo