Tiger After Amputation

Tiger came through the surgery on Thursday just fine, but he had to stay at the vet until today (Saturday). I was very, very relieved on Thursday to learn he was waking up from the anesthesia and appeared to be doing well. Because of his age, I was worried he might not wake up.

The poor thing had to stay at the vet another day and a half for them to make sure he was recovering and to keep him on heavy pain killers. Luckily he got to come home today. I'm sooo happy to see him!

He's doing quite well considering he just had a leg removed. He's getting around on his own three legs. He's getting up and down on his own. He's using the bathroom outside on his own. He's drinking plenty of water. And he's eating a ton! That's very encouraging that he has an appetite. I think the best part is he's not crying like he was before the surgery. It's obvious he's in a lot less pain.

I'm posting a couple more pictures of Tiger so people can see what he looks like. His stub won't always look like this. Right now he's swollen and has a lot of bruising. Later his fur will grow back and it will be a lot easier to look at. I didn't know how I was going to feel seeing Tiger without a leg, but honestly, I'm not bothered. I'm just so happy that he's alive and has less pain. I love this dog so much that one less leg (as weird as it looks) simply doesn't phase me. I know I can't expect the same of other people, but we'll deal with that as the time comes.

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