Mousie the three legged Min Pin

Well, we survived the first day. It was not cool, she was terrified and shivering. She was so scared. I think she was feeding off my emotions. The size of the scar was horrible.

I know she is a Min Pin and they love to play up and show off, but her emotional state was nothing short of terror and panic. She keeps looking at the wound, it makes me think she doesn’t understand where her leg went. She cried for nearly 4 hours before she exhausted herself. We diligently held her and gave her as much love and affection, but she jus wasn’t herself at all. Tore my heart to shreds, the guilt from second guessing my decision and her emotional state. She is usually very affectionate but the surgery meds left her whacked out of her little mind.

The next morning was so so sad. I found her behind the couch, hiding to die. The epidural must have worn off and the pain set in. It was a dark moment, knowing she wanted to give up. I quickly gave her more meds and was relieved to see it kicked in before I left for work. It was a long day.

It was a totally different dog when I got home. The affectionate, clingy girl I’m so used to is back! She won’t get off the couch yet, but she is starting to cuddle and kiss me again. Hurrah! My baby is back!!!!!

I buy diapers for the nights sleep: the cone of shame is gigantic. It says size 7.5″ – 12″ but she’s got weird proportions so the cone would fit her whole body and her lemon size noggin is lost in the expanse of plastic. She will pick up signals from outer space, the dish is so big and we will make contact. The vet says to let the wound heal open air, but we are going to cover at night. My husband is home during the day, so we have the luxury of 24-7 supervision. Thank you God!!!!

I think she is embarrassed about her shaved bum. She is a vain girl, it just doesn’t look nice at all. I will buy her a dress later. The wound is still juicy, but I can’t let her know it’s gross. I just pretend it’s not there at all.

~ by ritables on September 30, 2010 .