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We love how whenever a new user joins Tripawds, community members will often point them to various places throughout this site that can help answer their questions!
But over the past few years, tripawds.com has grown to include a wealth of helpful information that often goes overlooked. So in our continuing efforts to provide the best advice and support for those facing amputation for their dogs, we have developed the following Tripawds Required Reading List.
This compilation of links provides answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about canine cancer and amputation for dogs.
Now, whenever a new pawrent is looking for advice, you can just point them here!
Believe it or not, this extensive list is just a small sampling of informative posts from the Tripawds Featured Blogs. Much more advice can be found by searching the discussion forums.
Bookmark this post now for easy reference! And please reply with links to other Tripawds blog posts and forum topics you have found helpful. Thank you for helping us help others.
NOTE: Posts identified with an exclamation mark may be especially helpful to new members and guests seeking answers.
Tripawds News Blog
Amputation Questions: What to Expect, Top Ten Q&A
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Amputation Questions: How to Pick a Vet for Amputation Surgery
Amputation Recovery: Post-Amputation Side Effects in Dogs
Amputation Recovery: Rehab Tips, Exercises and Stretches
(3-part video interview)
Amputation Recovery: Fur Regrowth After Amputation Surgery
Amputation Recovery: How to Care for a Dog After Amputation Surgery
Cancer Treatment: Diagnosing Bone Cancer in Dogs: What to Expect
Cancer Treatment: Should You Seek an Oncologist or Stick with Your Family Vet?
Cancer Treatment: K9 Immunity Clinical Trial Results
Cancer Treatment: Clinical Trials and What You Need to Know
Cancer Treatment: Metronomic Therapy Information Links
General Reading: Pet Health Insurance Basics
Mobility: Chiropractic Care Basics
Mobility: Prosthetics for Three Legged Dogs?
(Read Related Forum Discussion)
Mobility: Prosthetics – a Professional Point of View
(Read Related Forum Discussion)
Mobility: Wheelchairs for Tripawds
(Read Related Forum Discussions)
Tripawds Gear Blog
Best Gear: Greatest Hits From The Gear Blog, vol. 1
Harnesses: Recommended Harnesses for Helping Three Legged Dogs
Harnesses: Popular All-Purpose Webmaster Harness
Boots: Dog Boots Protect Paws and Provide Traction
Ramps: Pet Loader Folding Car Steps
Ramps: OttoStep SUV / Truck Dog Step
Raised Bowls: Elevated Feeding Stations Help Tripawd Posture
Dog Confinement: Best Pet Gates, Pens & Crates for Safe Amputation Recovery
Pain Management: Bella’s Pain Relief Pack for Post Surgery Comfort
Tripawds Nutrition Blog
Cancer Therapy: Jerry’s Canine Cancer Diet & Supplements
Cancer Therapy: Aloha Medicinals K9 Immunity & Transfer Factor
Cancer Therapy: Power Mushrooms Immune Boosting Supplement
Cancer Therapy: Learn About Apoptosis and Canine Cancer
Hip/Joint Pain: Dasuquin with MSM for Dogs Promotes Healthy Joints
Dog Diet: Links and Resources for a Healthy Dog Foods
Tripawds Downloads Blog
Cancer Treatment: Dr. Dressler’s Dog Cancer Survial Guide E-Book
Phantom Pain: Tips for Managing Phantom Limb Pain in Dogs
(Read Related Forum Discussions)
Dog Massage: Learn Professional Dog Massage Techniques to Relieve Pet Pain
Dog Diet: Healthy Pet Diet eBook Offers 245 Homemade Dog Food Recipes
Tripawds Amazon Selections Blog
Amputation: Never regret your decision to amputate.
Hopping Around: The Water Rover, Best Dog Sport Bottle
Cancer Therapy: Help Your Dog Fight Cancer Advice Book
Emotional Recovery: Guardians of Being Teaches You to Think More Dog
Pain Management: Vet-recommended Nature Made SAM-e
The Tripawds Story
Jerry’s Story: How Tripawds Came To Be
Tripawds on TV: Watch Jerry in the PBS Documentary: NATURE “Why We Love Cats And Dogs”
Spirit Jerry: How We Coped with the Grief, and our Search for Jerry’s Acres
Spirit Jerry: Video Tribute to a Canine Cancer Hero
Tripawds Leg-a-Cy: Meet New Tripawds Spokespup Wyatt Ray Dawg
Coping With Loss
Tripawd Forums: Question Yourself to Prepare for Pet Loss
Spirit Jerry: How We Knew His Time Had Come
Emotional Health: Fear, Guilt and Anticipatory Grief
Emotional Health: Free Counseling from the Argus Institute
Emotional Health: Acknowledge There Is Nothing Left To Lose
Emotional Health: Understand The Truth and Welcome Reality
Fun Stuff
Tripawd Gifts: Show Your Tripawd Pride with Three Legged Dog Merchandise!
I’d like to say a big thanks for this site. We have just recently found out Zeus has bone cancer. When our vet told us what the diagnosis was & what to expect were all devastated & just didn’t know what to do or think. Zeus is scheduled to have his leg amputate this week. We know we have a way to go but we are certain he will be back to his old self soon & best of all the pain will be gone. I’m off to the pet store now to buy him a new bed & find some none stick shoes.
Thanks for the comment! Best wishes for Zeus’ speedy recovery. Be sure to post in the forums for lots of advice from others.
Thankyou for this website.
It was a very helpful resource for me when my dog was diagnosed with bone cancer. Unfortunately I one had 1 month with her after her amputation. However, we had wonderful life together and I did everything I could to make sure she was pain free.
Jerry is/was so inspirational……
Thank you for the kind words Tiffany. And bless you for giving your pup the best month ever. May she run free of pain and rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge with Jerry and all our Tripawd Heroes.
I am new to this website because I am preparing to adopt a dog named Bob, who lost his leg in a farming accident in Chicago. I live in San Jose, CA and my friend in Chicago has rescued this precious dog, but she already has 5 dogs of her own. I have always been a dog person having 2 babies who passed away after a short life of 12 and 13 years. I now have 2 cats, which has been new to me and I still miss having a dog in my life. I plan a semi early retirement this year and I was thinking I would like to make Bob a home with me here and my cats. Do you think this would be too much for a dog who lost his leg only a few months ago? Or should I just take a leap of faith and do it? I think after reading your website and reading the ebook “Three Legs & a Spare” I really want to try. I just don’t want the dog to suffer any unnecessary pain in the travel to get out here and adjusting to a life shared with 2 cats.
Thanks or any advice.
Thanks for asking and bless you for wanting to adopt Bob. If he has recovered and is fit and healthy, the fact that he is missing a leg should not be a consideration about him fitting into your existing pack. Find out if he is good with cats, then figure out how he will get to you. In my own personal opinion, I would never “ship” a dog on a plane. Instead, consider a road trip! Please post in the discussion forums for more advice from others.