clairo said
Hi Guys,

I am new to the forum and am very relieved to have found a site with so much information about amputation.

Our beautiful 5yo Bull Mastiff Bella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma last week, I am sure you all know how shocked and devastated we feel, she is so young and we are still trying to work through it all. Yesterday we got the test results back to show that at this stage the cancer does not appear to have spread to her lungs. The recommended treatment is amputation (it is a front leg) and chemo and my husband and I are struggling with that decision.

 

Bella is obviously a large dog 45kgs (100 pounds), we live on a large property in Australia with horses (who she is very wary of!) and a four legged very excitable brother Baxter (black Lab). Bella is a very gentle, timid girl, she waits for everyone else to walk through a door before she will come in, she hides behind me when strangers arrive on the property etc but she has a wonderful life with lots of room to roam (although her preference is to sleep on the verandah most of the day) and most importantly lots of love.

 

I would really love to hear from others who have gone ahead with the amputation (preferably front leg) on a large/giant breed dog, how did it go, what were the challenges and do you have any advice for us battling this decision. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have also downloaded the eBook which has been fantastic.

 

Thanks in advance for your help,

 

Clair, Michael & Bella

 hi

were in the uk, our mastiff casey is a female 70kg( a big girl now on a strict diet) were waiting on hearing the out come of the specialist vets tests, so far we have a carbon copy of your situation. how long did it take for bella to get mobile hopw is she now