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It looks like I'm at an intersection in life with my boy. Hip issue, just got the X-ray results and recommendation from our vet along with all the options that can be considered. I trust her implicitly (that in itself is a huge load off my mind).
For right now since this is just in the beginning phase, my first question for here is what are the hospital visits like for you and for your dog. Did it cause your dog more stress, did he become more anxious or active when he was to stay calm? Any tips. I think a small blanket with our scent would be allowed and comforting. Was it hard on him watching you leave. I don't have to ask if it was hard on you as I can't imagine that it was easy. I've never had to leave any of our dogs at a hospital over night.
Also if anyone who feeds raw, how did you prepare your dog for the hospital food that they feed. I'm assuming a hospital has their own protocol, rules, restrictions concerning home prepped meals being brought in. I'm not that far into this yet to ask directly so it would help to hear experiences and I really don't want him off of raw.
I am in a pretty ok mindset as I have had two surgeries myself THR and revision surgery so I have a bit of understanding about hips in general and THR plus with all the info that I've read on here over the years about FHO and pain management for hips it put me in a much better position to deal with the news calmly and the decision making process going forward will be easier.
Heading to trial tomorrow. He's not restricted But self regulates. He wants to work and He and I need it. It may sound crazy but I'm not very nervous trailing. when I work with him and watch him work, my mind clears everything else out. It's just him and me. He's the same way. If he indicates or shows symptoms during the day, I will pull out and forfeit.
But I needed to unload these two questions before heading to bed and appreciate any first hand experience concerning stays and visits.
For right now since this is just in the beginning phase, my first question for here is what are the hospital visits like for you and for your dog. Did it cause your dog more stress, did he become more anxious or active when he was to stay calm? Any tips. I think a small blanket with our scent would be allowed and comforting. Was it hard on him watching you leave. I don't have to ask if it was hard on you as I can't imagine that it was easy. I've never had to leave any of our dogs at a hospital over night.
Also if anyone who feeds raw, how did you prepare your dog for the hospital food that they feed. I'm assuming a hospital has their own protocol, rules, restrictions concerning home prepped meals being brought in. I'm not that far into this yet to ask directly so it would help to hear experiences and I really don't want him off of raw.
I am in a pretty ok mindset as I have had two surgeries myself THR and revision surgery so I have a bit of understanding about hips in general and THR plus with all the info that I've read on here over the years about FHO and pain management for hips it put me in a much better position to deal with the news calmly and the decision making process going forward will be easier.
Heading to trial tomorrow. He's not restricted But self regulates. He wants to work and He and I need it. It may sound crazy but I'm not very nervous trailing. when I work with him and watch him work, my mind clears everything else out. It's just him and me. He's the same way. If he indicates or shows symptoms during the day, I will pull out and forfeit.
But I needed to unload these two questions before heading to bed and appreciate any first hand experience concerning stays and visits.