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9:25 pm
9 March 2010
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krun15
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The last few weeks have been a bit trying- but not totally without humor…
I learned how to do sub-Q fluids so I could do it at home and not traumatize Mag with 3 extra vet visits a week. I am putting 250 ml of fluid in each time, so there is quite a 'bubble' of fluid when we get done. When I learned how to do it at the vet I told the tech- just what a three legged dog needs for her self esteem- a hump back 
In the midst of the sudden onset of incontinence, and while we were trying to hold off adding a drug to Mag until we got the kidney thing stabilized we had a really bad night when Mag, and all the pug blankets got pretty wet. I got the bright idea to try doggie diapers to maybe keep her and the bedding a little dryer. I thought that I would have to tape up the extra leg hole to prevent leaks (Mag is a rear amp) but it did not occur to me that the diaper really needs both legs to stay on. I put the diaper on her- she laid down, scooted a bit to get comfortable, and the diaper was around her foot. I tried tightening the tabs- but got the same result. I thought about putting her harness on her and attaching the diaper to it somehow, or maybe tape or Velcro or a bungee cord …I was getting desperate, and tired of laundry.
And finally on the laundry- between all of the incontinence bedding, then the nausea clean up I killed my dryer!! The washer still worked OK, but I had to invest in a new set this week… the power of the tri-pug indeed 
Karen and the pug girls
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Karen and the pugapalooza: Maggie the Spirit Tri-Pug
Forever the leader of our pack, 3/26/99 to 6/2/10.
The quad-pugs Tani and Obie.
Maggie's Story
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3:32 am
10 March 2010
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hugapitbull
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Poor Mags, she probably thought you had gone crazy, lol. The indignities they must suffer at the hands of humans!
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Shanna & Spirit Trouble
Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging
RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart
Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long
Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community
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6:49 am
10 March 2010
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I would have loved to see the attempt at the doggie diaper! I can hear Opie now… "people are crazy"! I'm sure Maggie was quoting him that day! :-)
Thanks for sharing! We're keeping Maggie in our hearts and prayers…
Hugs and smiles,
Holly and Holly's mom
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Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery…..ipawds.com
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8:41 am
10 March 2010
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ldillon81
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lol! Thanks for the smile this morning :) Its hard to look at the positive sometimes, so kudos to you! When we took Jack into the oncologist for the first time, they used a rainbow colored lead on him. I was so excited because I think he is gay and I was going around telling people, "look how happy he is for acceptance!!!". Opie is right. People are crazy 
<3 Laura
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10:51 am
10 March 2010
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Humpback Maggie!
Jerry says there is no shame in wearing diapers, and that maybe you just need to use more duct tape. He is also a firm believer that laughter is the best therapy! Keep smilin' …
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10:56 am
10 March 2010
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I feel a consumer warning label coming on!
Warning: Doggie Huggies are not be used with bungi cords, velcro, harnesses or Mom's with bright ideas!
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She departed us unexpectedly from bleeding internally on January 23, 2011
Comet came from a dog hoarder and was born with a deformed front leg. She was sassy and bossy but oh so much fun! She lost her brother, Rugby in 2009 and got Monkeybutt, the king of Monkeydogs! He was the most annoying dog ever to a tripawd!
1999 to 2011
Her Retired Avatar
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11:13 am
10 March 2010
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maggie
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Awe, Karen…at least you had some laughs in with all that stress!!! :-)
I can see poor Maggie with that diaper now! ;-)
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
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Diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma 10-12-09, amputation of left rear leg 10-20-09 http://maggie.t…..pawds.com/
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3:44 pm
10 March 2010
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Emilysmom
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Jerry,
That doesn't look like a diaper. That looks like a thong.
Debra
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Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
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1:14 am
11 March 2010
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genkimari
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Hmmm…wonder if I should develop a product called Doggie Diaper Suspenders? Think there's a big enough market for them? HA HA HA!! 
~ Mari (Mika's mom)
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11:13 am
11 March 2010
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jerry
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Hey why not? I think there are lots of products out there that Tripawds could use but haven't been developed. One-armed sweaters for one, and now one-legged diapers! Sure, why not?!
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4:42 pm
11 March 2010
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zoes4life
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Karen,
I'm sorry to hear about all of Maggie's new problems. I admire your personality, you can see the humor in things, even in not so great situations. Thanks, I need all the humor I can get right now.
Karin
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