Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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My seven yr old Great Pyrenees was diagnosed Saturday with osteosarcoma in his right front leg. We are to have a chest X-ray tomorrow to determine if the cancer has spread to his lungs. If his chest is clear we are going ahead with amputation. I was very worried about his quality of life after amputation, but after reading the many success stories on this site I am encouraged that he can live a full life.
Best wishes for your pup! What's his name?
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Sprry you jave to be here. Under the circumstances though, there is no betterlace to be for information, understanding and support! And goodness knows, there is a lot of firsthand experience arpund here that we can shsre with you!!
The Admin Guy gave you all sorts of links choxk full of information.
Recovery is nomoicnic for a good two weeks or more (or less)! Every dog is different. Generally though, some of the larger dogs need a bit more time to recover and get their sea legs.
The first weeks are just avput rest and potty breaks...more rest and more potty breaks.
You'll want non slip scatter rugs over hardwood for traction . The Vet will send you home with Tramadol, Rimadyl and an antibiotic and Gabapentin. Some dogs come home with a pain patch as well. Getting the right balance for your pup may take a bitmof tweaking, but you and your Vet will sort that oit as you go along.
What's your pup's name? How much does he weigh?
Great Pyrs are such sweet dogs. So cuddly! Would love to see pictures!
STAY CONNECTED okay? We're here to help in anyway we can!!
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
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