Ginger has already come so far, and she’s extremely impatient she doesn’t get to show it off! She’s been going out to the backyard with us and walking around a few yards every few hours. She hasn’t stumbled once and has the most incredible balance. On the first day, her only problem was learning how to stand up by herself, but already she’s gotten that down! We’ve still confined her to our renovation living room/bedroom/bathroom/kitchen/storage space, but I’m a little worried about if she sneaks off; there’s plenty of debris and sharp things a new Tripawd would not do good to step on! We’re planning on having mostly hardwood floors in our new house, but lots of rugs, thankfully. We’ll also be getting doggy steps or ramps for our beds once she can use them, but we’re not sure IF she’ll use them, she’s such a stubborn but funny dog and she’s used to hopping up/down wherever she pleases. We spoil her far too much, except when it comes to the tongue… I remain the only family member who’ll let her lick me 😎
I have two brothers, a younger and an older, and the only one not yet to get a birthday pet is my little brother. He’s planning on getting a cat, because whilst Kit Kat, our cat isn’t here right now because of the renovation, she loved loved loved her sister, and Ginger hates other dogs but is so friendly with cats. We’ve been wondering, though, if being a Tripawd will add more suspicion to Ginger… we had no idea she would need an amputation when we were thinking about buying a cat at Christmas, when the renovation will be over. If anyone bought a cat with a Tripaw at home who was already friendly with cats, please comment! That’s absurdly specific and therefore pretty unlikely, but never give up (: Also, I’m still open for any suggestion on her home alone days. Like I mentioned in my last blog, Ginger has been through a lot of setbacks, and this is definitely her most severe, but she always rebounds back with the most positive attitude, if she is frustrated at being bed-zoned. For those that don’t remember, I’m a seventh grader and I have some incorrect information for you, sorry… we’re actually not quite sure what type of cancer she had, it might not have been bone cancer. We’re still waiting for results and hoping it wasn’t a cancer that would have spread from her leg more quickly. But for now she’s her strong, fighting self, and hopefully this amputation is the last we ever see of her cancer!
Keira
P.S. Ginger is a terrier mix of seven breeds, for anyone who was wondering! She’s a little like the unofficial breed Black Mouth, but smaller and less square. I’m in middle school and participate in tons of activities after school, so I may not be able blog in a regular pattern, but I’ll try to get updates in whenever I can!
Sorry about this, you may I have noticed I had trouble creating a site (this iPad’s really slow) and accidentally made two, I won’t be using the second one at all. Do you know how I can delete the empty one?
Hi Keira. We only see one blog from you, was the other created under a different blog name?
What a great pupdate! She sounds like she’s right on track with recovery. A few thoughts:
– I see your concern about her recuperation during the middle of a construction project at home. The best thing you can do is to keep her in a small section of your home that is safe. Baby gates can be used to block doors and prevent her from wandering while she’s alone. You can also try an “x-pen” (basically an enclosed baby gate contraption) that you can place in areas where you hang out with her. That way she can feel like she’s still part of the family while allowing her body to mend.
– When it comes to cats, it sounds like she will be fine. We’ve been doing Tripawds a long time and I’ve never heard of cats being suspicious over dogs who are missing a leg. Animals don’t have that weird baggage that humans have when it comes to being “different.” They just want to get along, not ostracize anyone who isn’t the same from them. I wouldn’t worry about Ginger being a target of bullying.
– About the ramps and stairs. You might want to skip the ramps and just use pet steps instead. Many dogs won’t use ramps but they’re good with stairs. You might need her to train her on using them though, so she doesn’t ignore them. See our posts about stairs:
https://gear.tripawds.com/2019/05/15/how-to-help-your-tripawd-on-stairs/
Hope this helps! Looking forward to your next post.
You clearly adore Ginger, and she clearly adores you!!! So sweet that she gives you puppy dog kisses🥰
Jerry gave you great jnput, so I can only say ditto.
Sounds like you are doing an excellent job caring for Ginger and monitoring her activity👏👍.
Looking g forwa4d to cele all of Ginger’s victories as ahe gets further away from recovery. She’s a strong and determined gal who is living her best life with you♥️
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Thank you! Ginger sends love (:
Thanks for the tips!