My journey to being a happy TriPawd!

I passed my check up with flying colors! My vet doctor lady said I was doing great! My incision has healed really well. And my stitches should be falling out very soon!! and Mom has been so worried about my eating and I weigh the same as the day I came home! She’s such a worry wart!
The vet gave me these yummy chews for “joint health”. I’m not sure what that means but, they sure do taste good!! She also sent me home with some more pain medicine! She could tell that I was still in pain just because my bad ass leg was shaking! Isn’t she super smart!?
Mom and dad figured I was still in pain but, I couldn’t tell them! They were trying to comfort me! Aren’t they sweet??
I’m resting so much better now! And mom’s new friend Zena had some great ideas about getting me to move around more. Me and the boys had a great game of hide and seek. It’s kinda a hard game but mom said I was doing really great! It was alot of fun!
Oh I almost forgot the best part!! My vet doctor lady said I can go back to the shop! I get to hang out with my guys again!! I’m not sure anyone was guarding them while I’ve been gone but, I’m back on the job!! I can’t wait!! Well I better get a good nights sleep so, I can work hard tomorrow! Dad is really excited too!!
Nite all!

Well, I just read a post from Jerry and it made alot of sense. Bacon has been trying to be alone all day. He’s barely eaten; Only the food I’ve hidden his medicine in. And only drank a little water.
Well, Bacon will get no such luck in my house. These boys have been trying to talk, love, and play with him all day! Tomorrow, I’ll make sure to find him a quiet spot for a while!
I tried to send my 2 youngest to bed and they both almost cried and begged for me to let Bacon sleep with them. Well, I compromised and they’re all asleep in my front room! It’s probably the sweetest picture I’ve ever taken of my boys! The love and compassion they show to Bacon lets me know they’re growing up to be great men! Someone famous wrote a quote about how you can judge a persons character by how they treat the weak. Or maybe it was a verse out of the bible. I honestly don’t remember!
Thanks to all of your kind words, thoughts, prayers! I’m a worry wart and I just want my big boy to be ok! You guys have helped ease my mind and let me relax just a little. I’ll still be keeping a close watch over him and making sure he’s ok! But, hopefully I’ll get some sleep tonight! Maybe Bacon will feel like posting tomorrow!
Sweet dreams everyone! Kiss your FurBabies!

Hi everyone! It’s Bacon’s mom. I’ve got a couple of questions. Bacon seems almost depressed today. He hasn’t eaten any of his dog food today. He’s not drinking very much either. The only thing he’s eaten is 2 slices of bread with a little peanut butter that I put his medicine in. He’s been willing to go outside but, didn’t want to move around alot.
His incisions look really good! No more busted stitches. Doesn’t seem to be in pain. Is there anything I need to be doing?
Is this a normal phase? We are 1 week today post surgery. Any suggestions, comments and advice are greatly appreciated!! Thanks you guys!!

Oh momma loves me so much! She fixed me a small steak yesterday. And now she’s cooking the whole family steak tonight!! So of course I’m going to get some right! Two nights in a row!! I’m a spoiled rotten boy!! My mouth is watering! My sister is so lucky; she gets to sit by the stove. I’m still alittle worried about walking in there. It’s sooo slippery!! So, I’ll sit here and be a good boy!

Yep, kids you read that right. I RAN YESTERDAY! Not super fast but, I saw my buddies Mike and Rex, and I was so excited to see them I ran to them!! They were really excited to see me too! They scratched and patted my head and Mike gave me a hug! And they were working on the combine and I wasn’t scared to be near it. Mom was really surprised to see me take off like I did and to not be scared of the equipment.
I still get tired pretty quickly especially after my run but, I’m getting around really well! Mom posted a video on her Facebook page. (Shannon Hall Long) feel free to add her as a friend if you want to! You can see my little sister in the background, but she’s not really important.

And the absolute best part of yesterday was me not busting any stitches, so guess what!!! Mom cooked me a steak!! It was sooooo yummy! Mom yelled at me once cause I was eating so fast. She ended up taking it away and cutting it into pieces and feeding it to me. She was saying something about upsetting my tummy but, I was too busy eating my steak. Did I tell you how yummy it was!!!??

And so far today no busted stitches. Maybe mom will give me steak again! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

I’m still laying on my Bad-*ss side, mom keeps trying to get me to roll over. I don’t know what the big deal is. I don’t hurt. Mom finally gave up and is letting me rest.

Hope you guys are having a great day too!!

Well, we had to make another trip to my vet. I busted another stitch. It wasn’t as bad as the one yesterday.
My vet doctor lady put a bunch more stitches in to “reinforce” my wound. Mom asked to because I keep laying on my wound side. I just don’t see why it matters. But, mom keeps making me roll over to lay on my other side.
She keeps asking my dad what she’s suppose to call it, my good side, bad side, etc. I’m not sure either. You guys got any ideas??
She did give me more Peanut Butter tonight after dinner. Ohhhhh Peanut Butter!! She also told me if I don’t break a stitch tomorrow, she’ll cook me a steak!!! So, PLEASE say a prayer and wish me a REALLY great dinner tomorrow!!

Man, I slept great last night! My brother John slept with me for about an hour but, then mom made him go sleep in his room. I wanted to go with him but, mom said I can’t until my leg and tail heal. Plus, he takes up the WHOLE bed. I don’t know why he doesn’t curl up like I do. It’s much warmer that way. But…I got my own room!! Yea, I share it with dad’s office stuff and his exercise equipment but, that just means he’ll be in here a lot right! And…my sister got kicked out! I know I shouldn’t be mean but, I got the room all to myself!! My bed and crate is in here and my food and water! It’s awesome! Life is good you guys! LIFE IS GOOD!

Well, it’s already been a busy morning. It’s not quite 8am and I think I’m ready for a nap! Dad took me outside while mom was helping my brothers get ready for school. Today was kinda hard. It’s raining outside so, the grass was slippery. I almost fell but dad didn’t let me; he was right there the whole time! He even took my cone off so I could eat my breakfast! It was yummy! Then to top it off mom brought me a peanut butter sandwich! She even had it cut up in bite size pieces; isn’t she sweet! I think she’s trying to sneak me my medicine. But, honestly I don’t care cuz…I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER!! Don’t you?? It’s soooo yummy!
Well, she made me put my cone back on. It was nice to have it off for a while. She told me we’ll take it off again after she gets done cleaning the house. I think I’ll just lay down for a while and wait for her to get done. I’m feeling kinda tired again.
Hope you guys have a great day! Don’t forget to donate a blanket to your vets office or ask your mom and dad if you can share some of your food and treats with your breeds rescue group or humane society. Guys, we’re the lucky ones! There are so many great dogs that don’t have loving homes like ours! We need to help spread that love around, LIKE PEANUT BUTTER!!