Last Tuesday Fergus had his op to remove his right hind leg. After months of struggling and constant bandage changes and physio he still had no feeling in his foot. Mum made the decision to amputate.
Mum was allowed to collect him on the Wednesday the day after the op and was seriously nervous about seeing him for the first time and how she would react – didn’t want any waterworks flooding the vets office.
On collection mum was called in to go over the after care and pills Fergus had to take. After that Fergus was brought in – he walked into the vet office on the lead less than 24 hours after his op. Mum managed to hold it together and was over the moon with how well he was doing!
On getting home mum took Fergus out in to the garden to explore to find him keen to get going and have a good sniff. She could hardly believe it.
The few days following the op Fergus slept a lot more than normal but still ate as normal and walked himself everywhere – even ran up the stairs when mum wasn’t watching!
After about 5 days’ mum started to get a bit worried as Fergus was being quite dazed and not wanting to move an awful lot. She took him to the vet where he was examined and it was concluded there was nothing physically wrong with him. The vet suggested cutting down on some of the tablets to see if it helped.
We are now a 4 days on from the vet visit and Fergus is back to normal, he wants to play and run around. He’s back chasing everything that moves in the garden. He’s now off all tablets and is getting his stitches out on Monday.
Less than 2 weeks from the op Fergus is just as fast, playful and cheeky as he was on 4 legs, if anything more so as he’s not being hindered by his bad leg.
I would fully recommend considering amputation to anyone worrying or trying to make the tough decision – I was hesitant at first as it seemed so final but seeing Fergus now I wish I had done it sooner. He is now fully back to being what he is best – a dog. No prodding or poking from mum or the vets – no bandages changes or boots on and off for going outside. And if anything the entire process has strengthen our bond.
How great Fergus is doing. (And at only nine days post-op!) Effie is right behind Fergus, strong and steady at four days, though not quite as boisterous. With so many decisions to make, and so much to digest, it’s tough keeping it together. But good on you for making the tough (and ultimately beneficial) choice for your furry loved-one. Three cheers (and paws) for mum! Love and hugs..
Hooray for Fergus! What great news. So glad that he is doing so well.
Your photos just melt my heart Fergus!! You are soooo darn cute!!! 🙂
Getti g rid of that bum leg has really freed you up to be who you were born to be!! 🙂
This update makes me so happy!
And we want MORE!!! AND we MUST have those adorable pictures! You are such a smile maker!!
Looking forward to following your adventures! You make us happy! 🙂
Love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Fergus you’re adorable!! 🙂
I’m so glad you found this site and that he’s doing so well!
Keep up the good work! Healing takes time but its wonderful to see them progress more and more each week! Many hugs!
Chris & Kylie xo
Fergus! You are soooo adorable! I’m thrilled things went so well and you’re even cheekier than before 🙂 Here’s to you and your wise humans for allowing you to live life to the fullest and embracing all there is. You are an inspawration!
I hope you’ll keep blogging and sharing your adventures with us 🙂