#tripawds #lifeofLayladog – Life of Layla Dog

it’s been a while!

Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun! Layla has been doing very well as an amputee. Her ultrasounds come back clear along with her blood work. We are trying to figure out some other health issues that are not related. She has a lot of G.I. issues. I’ve worked with our veterinarians to figure out if this is a food issue or something else. Also have realized that no matter how quickly she needs to go outside in Arizona, we have got to put the boots on. Her feet blistered terribly this summer. There were times that her urgency to get out the door us from putting her boots on on a few occasions, this was a bad mistake.

Last January we rescued another pup (Harvey), which actually makes Layla the middle child. It has been some adjustment having a 50 pound solid linebacker in the house. He plays a bit more rough than I would like being around Layla. She is the alpha in the group. ROFL IS ALSO STILL VERY ACTIVE AT OVER 14 years old.
Here are a few of my favorite action shots…

Training prior to an after amputation really pay off!

I did some of our obstacle course for the school virtual talent show where I work. Layla learned most of this before amputation, and it has been a great benefit in her care post amputation. Her physical therapy post amputation is also included, which is so important to keep up strength and flexibility for these 3 legged critters! If you think about it, they could really be in a bind if they injury just one of the remaining three legs! So just a little background- our school promotes ROCKS- Respect/Responsibility, Power of ONE, Compassion, Kindness, Safety. Here’s the video…

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Y7DlnHc16dP5EUZmvXEUBSKC6NGMNfG

Upgrade to a Body Sock-Week One After Surgery

I’ve done a lot of research,asked a lot of questions. All has certainly helped for the first rough days after surgery. Layla is doing so great this week! I even had to make her a rain coat out of a trash bag for the snowfall today! You’d think she was going to a Def Leppard concert at Red Rocks in May! She had a bandage change appointment Tuesday, and walked away in a body sock instead! Vet was very happy with her healing!

Layla and I have always had deep conversations. My mom has reminded me to keep talking to Layla about her diagnosis and encouraging her. I truly think it makes a huge difference! Staples come out Thursday!