Here at last, the first ever comprehensive treatment and recovery survey about canine amputation and cancer care. Many thanks to our Tripawds members who contributed to the creation of this important ongoing project.

Please take a moment to complete Part One below. Submit it by midnight on Sunday, February 21st and you’ll be entered into a drawing where one lucky pawrent will get a $10 Café Cash gift certificate valid for any Café Press items including Tripawds apparel and gifts!

Upon submission of the Tripawds Treatment Survey below will be redirected to Part 2, which covers cancer-specific concerns. Stay tuned for regular updates with interesting findings from this ongoing survey, here in Jerry’s blog and his three legged dog discussion forums.

NOTE: Please be sure to take Part II of this very impawtant survey too! Tripawds Treatment Survey, Part II

Tripawds Treatment Survey Part 1
  1. Background Information
  2. (required)
  3. (valid email required)
  10. Sex of Dog
  12. Spayed or Neutered
  14. Micro-chipped?
  16. Pre-Amputation History
  19. Diet Before Amputation (Check All That Apply)
  21. Diagnosis Information
  22. Why did your dog become an amputee?
  25. Did you get a second opinion on the diagnosis?
  28. How long did you notice your dog limping before amputation?
  30. What pre-op tests were conducted?
  33. Post-Surgery Information
  34. How long was your dog in the hospital?
  37. Did your dog have:
  39. Was your dog's incision bandaged?
  41. Were there any drug reactions?
  44. Approximate cost for pre and post-op services?
  46. Home Recovery Information
  47. Check any/all post-op difficulties did your dog experienced.
  50. How long did these difficulties last?
  52. Describe any actions you took to alleviate these difficulties.
  58. Describe your dog's behavior during first week home.
  60. Which period of recovery was the hardest for both you and your dog?
  62. What methods did you use to assist mobility?
  64. How long was assistance required?
  66. When were you were confident s/he was feeling good again?
  68. How long until the surgery site was healed?
  70. How long until your dog started going on walks again?
  72. Did any of the following provide stimulation and aid in recovery?
  75. When was your dog his/her old self again?
 

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2010 Tripawds Care Survey, Part 2