Backstory
If you read my previous blog “Zoe’s Beginning ” then you are aware that I recently adopted a 4 month old Tripawd name Zoe. She had her surgery on 8/31 and came home with me on 9/4. The shelter denied our request for take home pain medication.
Fast Forward to Today
Seeing my Zoe in pain and listening to her whimper as she laid down did not sit well with me. Due to it being a holiday weekend , today was the soonest I could get her in with a vet. I researched various vets all weekend and came across one with great reviews, that also works closely with a canine physical therapist. (Yay!) Zoe weighed in at a solid 22lbs today. Dr. Rose said both Zoe and her surgical site look great. He was completely on board with pain medication and understood my frustration in regards to being denied at the shelter. He prescribed her Tramadol 2x a day for a week and then a follow up. I am pleased to say today was a success, and Zoe was up and moving this afternoon after only one dose. Of course I will continue to have her take it easy, but I am so glad that she is feeling good enough to want to move around.
P.S. , Thank you to everyone that encouraged me to follow my gut and advocate for Zoe’s pain medication. It’s already making a difference for my sweet pup. I will insert pictures from today’s appointment.
Mama & Zoe
What a sweet baby girl. She’s lucky to have you as her advocate. Always follow your instincts! Look forward to seeing more happy puppy pictures 🙂
Thank You!
Oh, that is really good news! I am so happy you found a vet who was responsive – I was sad about her discomfort!
Glad she is already feeling better!
Lisa and Pofi
Thank you! It is such a relief .
oh my gosh! About 7 years ago we fostered a puppy who looked just like her….and her name was Zoey!
I’m so glad that you were able to get her in and get her some medication. Poor thing – she should start feeling better now.
Donna
Really? How funny. What breed was she? We are still trying to figure out what our Zoe might be .
What a cutie! And she does look like she is doing well!
Awwwwwww! Oh my gosh she is just such a sweetie and you ROCK. Kudos for being a great advocate and getting her the comfort she needed. AWESOME! xoxo
I’M IN LOVE!! What a Cutie Pa Tootie!!! She’s melting my heart!!
I am sooooo glad you have some pain meds for her! If any of those people who wouldn’t give ner pain meds were in the hospital for the same thing, they would be begging for morphine…by the gallons!!
This pup ks so lucky to have a furever home with you! 🙂 Things will work out. One day at a time, okay? We are all here your side!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
She is just adorable! Hopefully she will adapt really quickly being so young. Wishing you all the luck on her road to recovery and so pleased her pain meds are perking her up – that’s a shocking attitude by the shelter! Keep her blog going and keep the gorgeous pics coming 🙂