Hyde Pod's Story

It’s been three weeks since surgery. Over the last week I’ve seen so many incredible changes in Hyde. Before surgery he was so miserable, I really never dreamed we’d be doing our old activities and getting back to our old routine. I’m so thankful to be in the place we are in.

Hyde napping on a Saturday after a beautiful walk in the sunshine

Patiently waiting for breakfast

So happy to take an afternoon walk in the sunshine

Hyde sniffing under the fence of the neighbor’s house- he and a little girl dog have a talk through the fence friendship.

It’s been one week since he’s been on his supplements and eliminated starches or processed foods from his diet. I went back to school this week so although I received the book about how to provide Hyde with a balanced raw diet I have not had a chance to fully read through it, so he’s still on partially cooked foods (meat and veggies only.) I believe he feels like a king. He’s so happy to eat. He’s so excited about his food options. He can’t stop licking his lips before and after he eats!

Meat and Veggies- eating like a king- enjoying every biting

I have seen his energy level rise, his comfort and balance increase. We’ve been going for longer and longer walks which is great. I was hesitant at first because I didn’t want to do too much too soon. Hyde is pretty determined and pretty demanding when it comes to his wants so I gave in. 4 times this week we went around the neighborhood, adding up to 20 blocks a walk. He’s getting stronger on the stairs too. Going down is much more challenging then going up, but when he smells other dogs around his speed picks up greatly. I really thought having a tripaw would mean we were moving slowly, but Hyde has always been fast and he’s really not letting this slow him down.

One thing I wondered about was if others found their dogs to forget that they are missing a leg, or be startled when someone touches that area. I have petted him a few times where he has twitched his body or jumped. He wasn’t in pain, but he seemed nervous. A few times he’s went running to get a stick and it appeared like he forgot he didn’t have a leg and fell on that side. It’s never hurt him, I think just more embarrassed by the fall. Has anyone experienced this?

Jordan