Comments on: Five More Questions About Amputation and Coping with Bone Cancer

By: admin

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:31:29 +0000

Thanks for asking Vera. We've heard from far too many people who put their dogs through multiple, painful expensive surgeries only to proceed with amputation anyway. Please post in the discussion forums for much more feedback from others.

By: vera

vera — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:42:56 +0000

Ihave a 2 yr old boxer female that was wrestling with her fellow boxer that is bigger than she is. They were pulling on each others back leg and now the female can’t walk on her back leg. They say at the vet that there is nerve damage and that they could do an expensive operation but it don’t guarantee that she can walk or they could do an amputation. I don’t know what to do, she tries to put it down but she walks on the knuckle she can’t seem to put it down and she is painful all the time. I have to medicate her just so she will sleep at night otherwise she will whine all night. Would amputation be the right decision? She is my baby and I don’t want anything to happen to her as I am an older woman and my dogs are my children, I have 5 dogs and 2 cats. I have 2 boxers 2 chi’s and a cocker spaniel so I just don’t know what to do if the other dogs will accept her if I do this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I have been trying to decide since this happened on sept 21st HELP ME MAKE A DECISION!!!!!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:24:37 +0000

Thanks for the update Nats. Please consider starting a blog or posting in the discussion forums where many more people will read and reply to Vinkel’s story.

By: Nats

Nats — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:52:10 +0000

Vet phoned yesterday and said Vinkel is doing so well that I can come fetch her. I held back tears when I saw her standing there with only 3 legs. But as we walked out she actually “ran” to the car. It was adorable.

Got home and I overreacted and if her brother could have, he wouldd have jumped through my car window to get to his sister. I think I was way toooooo protective the moment I let her out of the car. Only when friends visited did I leave the two alone.

The sweetest thing was the two of them just licking each other’s faces and they just wanted to be close to each other. Her brother was a typical brother, he looked me in the eyes a few times and then bumped into her as if on purpose.

This morning I walked out and Vinkel just wants to play. She is walking without any difficulty and trying to jump up on me like Koljander but it will still take a while for her to get that right.

Glad she’s home and playful… I thought that I would regret amputation but after seeing the two of them play and surviving the first night without any issues I know that it was a good choice. They’re only 6 months old so in a few weeks I’ll be the slow one.

By: jerry

jerry — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:26:20 +0000

Hi Nats, thanks for writing, we’re glad you found help here. We’re all here for you when you bring her home and afterward. Hang in there, things DO get better. Many hugs coming your way. Keep us posted.

By: Nats

Nats — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:21:54 +0000

I’m picking my baby up from the vet on Friday or Saturday depending on the vet. I’m sooooo nervous to bring her home. Not sure how her brother might react. It’s been a full week away from each other now. I found the information very useful – Thank you. Hope I’ll be able to swallow the tears when they come

By: Pochy Sanchez

Pochy Sanchez — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:52:23 +0000

Well… here im again… my Diamond have her doctor appt to take off stitches fron amputation she cant walk, she trie really hard to stand but have not strong rear legs… my older daughter who oficial own Diamond think she is in pain… we going to bring tomorrow morning to a Vet in Fort Hood army Veterinary to take more xrays in her spine….rear legs.. and her tale she cant move her tale sence her surgery… im like Diamond mom, sence i take of her at my home for long 6 years, after my son in law come back from over seas… Diamond is my baby… i love her so much… they do what ever to get her better… but they dont want her in pain… I dont want too, but i dont want loss my optimisse that she going to be better. She stay in my house again after surgery, i can take care her better… last night she was with Anxiety crawl in my room, i was in bet but watching at her… i was in tears … is so hard see her like that… but worse is just to think that the amputation dosent work for her… and my daughter decide to put her to sleep…. i dont want that

By: jsb1968

jsb1968 — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:12:09 +0000

We are getting ready to amputate our Rottie’s front right leg. he is only 5 and has osteosarcoma. We are optimitic about his future and I’m so thankful to have read the many comments and stories on your site. We’ll keep you posted on Duke’s progress!

By: jakeysmama

jakeysmama — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:26:38 +0000

My 7 year old Golden Retriever is a week out of amputation surgery and doing fantastic. I like you was hesitant and a mess about making the decision. I was told on a Monday but scheduled his amp for that Thursday. I am so glad I made the decision to do it. He is hopping around already! He is the same happy, loving dog that he was before only painfree and one leg short. Honestly he could care less. He is just so happy to be with his family. I like you took my baby with me absolutely everywhere and of my 2 kids is my better one. (i dont tell my 4 year old that) I am actually doing his recovery by myself at home with only my daughter. Kind of daunting but I know I can do it. I read a great comment on this site. It said “your dogs future is a big unknown, but when you act out of love for your dog, your decisions, whatever they are, are always the right ones.” This brief sentence helped me tremendously.

Kelly and Jakey

By: jakeysmama

jakeysmama — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:21:55 +0000

thanks! i’m so excited to have him come home tomorrow!