We recommend not using the harness until the surgery has completely healed and stitches or staples are removed. We have heard of no specific cases where any harness has hampered healing, but we believe direct pressure from the straps may irritate the wound. Please consult your veterinarian with any concerns.

We suggest using a soft towel slung under the belly if additional support is required in the meantime. A reusable canvas shopping bag slit down the sides also makes a handy temporary sling.

You will find much more advice and help in the tripawd discussion forums that we alone can provide. Simply search for specific terms or start a new topic. You’ll be surprised how many comments you’ll receive from our growing community of member with cancer dogs. Be sure to check out our top ten questions and here’s the link to Jerry’s canine cancer diet and supplements.

We chose not to put Jerry through chemo therapy after his amputation since he was given only a few months to lived. We later gave him Cytoxan as part of his metronomic therapy, and he lived nearly two years. But remember, we are not vets and can only speak from our experiences with Jerry. All dogs are different.