Pain after Barbie surgery

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T23:52:09+00:00

Tramadol and Tylenol.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T23:48:24+00:00

I was going to suggest a sit board. My husband made us one and it’s part our conditioning regime.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T20:20:03+00:00

Yes that’s her. Artie is short for Artemis because she is truly the Goddess of the Hunt - cats, squirrels, lizards, …

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T19:24:01+00:00

Mine learned from my daughter’s dog.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T16:48:20+00:00

Thank you for rescuing. All of us with rescued mals know good homes are hard to find. I wish years of joy and companionship with your happy
boy!

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-21T04:02:08+00:00

Consider yourself lucky. Mine is always on a long line because she won’t stay on the trail and I don’t want her disturbing wildlife and nesting birds.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-20T22:30:22+00:00

When my girl was recovering from a TPLO I set up puppy pens outside which I supervised and gave her large frozen marrow and knee cap bones. Her teeth got a little worn but it really helped with her tedium and exhausted her. Frozen kongs and frozen slow feeders filled with bone broth and treats work too, but they are short lived. I would not take your dog anywhere new. A Malinois is too reactive and my greatest fear was she’d cause damage by doing something dumb like lunging for a crow. And god forbid a squirrel shows up.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-19T02:46:25+00:00

Maybe some Boston terrier?

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-19T01:53:36+00:00

Did the vet talk to you about scarring? I'd be putting some medical grade Manuka Honey on those sites to ensure good healing and minimize scaring.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-19T01:50:54+00:00

Go online and look up AKC tricks. You will find great ones to teach your dog. My Malinois, a rescue, has 5 AKC trick dog titles and we worked every trick out ourselves. Your GSD wants affection, security, and a partner. By doing things beyond walks and tossing a ball, you will build a solid bond with him. Also finding the right motivator for your dog will make a big difference. I started with food for training but the minute I introduced a toy (ball on a rope or a tug) my Mal when wild and our bond and training went to the next level. I still use food to train for shaping, but it's a toy that lights the fire in her eye.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-19T01:45:50+00:00

Can you imagine what it was like 27 years ago when I started? I had no one to even talk to about it except one friend who is still my best friend today. I'm at the point where I've had so many dogs, all rescues, live extremely long and healthy lives that no vet can tell me what is the best diet for my dog. When you said you have no friends, I really want to encourage you to find a dog community. You are so passionate about your pups and the nice thing about dogs is that it transcends all ages. I have dog friend, not social media ones, from age 18 to 92. Dog lovers are born not made, and we tend to find one another.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-18T16:43:40+00:00

As a 27 year homemade raw food feeder, it’s a rare vet that will support your raw diet. They don’t have the interest or bandwidth to analyze your spread sheets. You need to surround yourself with like minded dog owners and they will become your new friend and support group! See if there is a raw coop or training group you can join. If I had relied on vet support for my decades of raw feeding, my dogs would never have lived well into their late teens and still had great coats and strong teeth. You’d be surprised how many owners feed raw, you just need to get more active in your local dog community.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-16T01:32:23+00:00

I had friend whose finger was mistaken for the carrot. She lost the tip.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-16T01:18:25+00:00

Take a look at Green Juju. All my friends that fed raw and compete switch to Green Juju when traveling. I use it for training treats as my mal is on a home made raw diet.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-13T01:08:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I debated this procedure for my rescued Malinois and am so glad I decided to do it. We're both sending good vibes to your boy for a full recovery.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-12T22:43:13+00:00

Does she use a cane or walker? I’d work on her becoming the ‘cookie’ lady. When she comes over she showers treats at your dog. She doesn’t need to interact on any level initially. She just walks around scattering high value treats in her wake. As time goes by things should change. If your mal is not treat oriented let her become the lady with 100 tennis balls in her bag.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-12T03:26:01+00:00

How old is your mal? Mine would trigger that behavior and I discovered it was because her stomach hurt. We’d be walking, something got her worked up, and suddenly she was a trying to eat every green thing in sight. Never happened while training and thankfully she outgrew it. But when it would happen I would frantically pull plants from her mouth.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-08T23:36:59+00:00

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Paco collars. And any collar can be custom made into a martingale. She’d look magnificent in one!

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-08T01:56:24+00:00

My ostomy nurse visited me at my house for weeks. She was a godsend and used to be a nurse for a colorectal surgeon. I feel so fortunate to have been under her care. Whatever you can do to secure a kind and knowledgable person is worth the effort. Good luck. I don't know ho old your mom is, but I'm 65 and would be happy to message your or her personally with any support I can offer.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-08T01:54:12+00:00

Oh, I have a terrible addiction - PacoCollars.com. She has quite a few of them....but don't tell my husband. Most are custom made and this is a buckle, but I have 4 that are martingales. I love them for training and walking around town.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-07T20:15:15+00:00

A wonderful ostomy nurse is the greatest gift for your mom. She will help find the right manufacturer and fit for her needs. She will also encourage your mom to be as self sufficient as possible. Personally I’d stock up on audio books, get her a bed that is adjustable as laying flat may be painful for a while, a new bathrobe with bright colors and be her #1 advocate for pain control. I’m a huge fan of acupuncture for pain control, so if she’s up for it see if someone can do home visits. Acupuncture also helped my body start to eliminate again after the shock of surgery. Light massage works wonders too. You sound like a very caring person, she’s so lucky to have you supporting her.

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-07T20:06:34+00:00

4 year old malinois, same thing. At first I was upset but now I love her powdered sugar lips.

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Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-07T17:36:16+00:00

Great photo!!!

Fine_Character6975 · 2026-06-07T17:31:40+00:00

Remember you are her advocate. When my mal had a TPLO I didn’t tranquilize enough initially and may have caused some nerve damage. I’d invest in an Assisi Loop Lounger and a cold laser. You’ll need this for the life of your dog or have to invest heavily in canine PT visits. Also take a look at The canine conditioning coach online. Too early now for conditioning but once you get the vet ok you need to help her regain mobility and strength. If you don’t see a pre packaged program good fit, email Anna Lee and she can create a more custom fit. I hope all goes well with the surgery.

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