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Hey everyone,
I adopted a tripod 9 month old Australian Cattle Dog mix named Destiny from a local rescue a couple of weeks ago. I decided to sign up for this sight because it has helped me so much preparing for bring her home.
She was found by my EMT friend on a local reserve with a old, infected leg wound (left front leg). It looks like she was caught in a snare, got herself out and the people on this reserve left it to get infected. :/ I fell in love with her photo the first time I saw it and I ended up being able to adopt her!
So far she has been fantastic. I have been more than happy we got her. I was wondering what everyone uses for join care/omega 3 supplements?
Also do any of you do special pad care for your dog's pads? I have been reading mixed things about pad cream (she doesn't have a problem but she is an active dog.
Thanks, I look forward to being a part of this community.
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Watch our video interview with Dr. Waldman from CARE discussing the use of joint supplements for tripawds:
Canine Rehabilitation: Pain Meds and Supplement Tips from CARE
Many members have found Musher's Wax helpful for both protecting paws and providing traction .
Bookmark Jerry's Required Reading List and consider downloading the Tripawds e-books for more helpful answers to the most commen questions we receive here. We're looking forward to hearing more about Destiny.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Destiny CONGRATULATINS on finding the perfect mom for this wonderful journey of yours. You are about to embark on the most incredible journey of joy and love beyond your imagination:-) 
You are sooooooo cute you are going to be impossible NOT to spoil immensely:-) A tough start, yes, but "destined" to have a loving family who will care for you forever.........now that's a great DESTINY:-)
You have an extended family now who can't wait to follow you and all your escapades!! You are a strong young pup with a great will to live and a zest for life!
I have Happy Hannah on K9 Omega......can order from this site..lick on amazon.com button.....helps OK tripawds if you order from here:-)
Never have had to use paw cream...so far anyway. I'm. "out in the country" so her paws just come in contact with the earth. I have scatter on floors or traction .
Post some more pictures when you can.
Thank you for loving Destiny! Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Okay, I live in the country but do NOT have "scat" on the floor (for city folk.....that's wildlife poop)! I have SCATTER rugs:-) ooooooops!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hey Destiny! What a beautiful face you have - so kind and gentle. Hard to believe anyone would let you suffer. How lucky you are that a special person has become your mom!
Shooter gets Cosequin DS everyday. Three months in he is moving around great and is a senior dog.
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
hey there my dogs name is destiny to how cool is that lol im natalie welcome to our club where are u from? i from australia my destiny getss fish oil and sardines as well as egg shells keeps her coat shiny
Wow TWO Destiny's at Tripawds! What are the odds!
Welcome to Tripawds Destiny and family, we look forward to hearing more about your adventures.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oh for CUTE! What a gorgeous girl.
We use Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil (when he'll eat it), whatever gluco/chond supplement he'll take (varies...Zukes, Blue, some pill-like brand form the farm supply store) when he'll take it, and feed Taste of the Wild.
We don't do any pad maintenance, other than now keep his feet fuzzies trimmed on the hardwoods.
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Thank you all for the warm welcomes.
My location is Canada, province of Saskatchewan.
@destiny, hahah what are the odds?! The rescue we got her from gave her this name and we decided not to change it. My family hates it but oh well.
Thanks for all the suggestions too. I hope to start a blog up soon to keep up to date with her goings on.
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