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Well, two days home and Alexander is already ruling the roost again!! He is faster than we can keep up with him, forget that sling....He has his up and down moments, I hate about 1 hour after his pain meds he get all panty and exhausted and dopey, but I know he needs them to stay comfy.
We were lucky to get a poop yesterday, and he has been peeing regularly. He never stays where we want him and is so autonomous, he does exactly what he wants, like lay in my closet today...
I am soooo impressed with his progress, I know from posts on this site we may still have some down times, around day 7, I think is what people are saying, but this dogs is truly amazing me.
We received his Ruff-Wear Harness today, a donation from krispikritter, BIG THANKS to her. We won't be using it for a couple weeks, but it is going to be immensly helpful!
I am so happy to have the support of everyone on here, it has made this so much easier on my husband and myself...Thank You!
Alexander The Great Dane
Suspected Osteosarcoma July 12
Diagnosed Officially 7/16/2010
Amputated 7/27/2010
Became Spirit Xander 2/20/2011
11:28 am
Way to go Alexander! But we knew you would be awesome. My Ruthie recovered so quickly and never really did have a bad day those first 2 weeks, so maybe you will be just as lucky. And pooping so soon is a good thing.
I know Diane (krispikritter) will be happy that Magic's harness is going to get good use.
Looking forward to lots more great news. You indeed rule Alexander!
Spirit Ruthie's Mom
WOW....it got there fast!!!!! Sorry about that twisty strap...have fun 
It sounds like he is just doing great...I am so very happy to hear that.....if you are finding that the pain meds are creating some undesirable effects, check with your vet to see about changing to a different one....I don't know which one you are using, but if it is tramadol a lot of us have found that one to be problematic.....
he is so handsome...can't wait to see more pictures....I always thought I would like a great dane...then ran into a great dane puppy (I thought Whiskey was a chunk) and omg.....the people trying to contain this HUGE ball of energy...
Now I have a vested interest in Alexander....he has part of Magic on him....literally...notice the white hairs!?!?!?!
6:37 pm
6 December 2009
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Rhoohoo! Way to poop big guy!!! 
Between constipation post-surgery and medication side effects, we tripawd pawrents tend to get a little extra excited over good poops. But our dogs won't judge us for it, right?
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
7:31 pm
Great to hear!!! I found the first four days were the worst and then after I had a hard time keeping Jack under control. Those are all great signs from what you are saying. All the best to you guys and keep us posted!!!
Erin and Jack
Yay, Alexander! We'll keep all fingers and paws crossed that your recover continues to go really well. We all do like to hear that they're pooping - I'm sure our dogs would find that amusing!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
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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25 September 2009
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Wooo hoo! Now remember all dogs are different in their recovery. Some have issues and some don't, so hopefully Xander will continue with this pawesome recovery ad you won't experience any whatsoever.
Glad to hear the harness made it there so fast! Can't wait to see him modeling it!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:58 pm
28 September 2009
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Alexander you are doing so great in your recovery, Yay for you. You are amazing.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
11:16 pm
8 June 2010
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Yea Alexander !!!
I just knew that he'd do well, but WOW, what an incredible boy!
You know he's feeling so good without that painful painful osteo leg.
Good Boy, Alexander!
Too funny too about not being able to keep up. I can relate!
hugs,
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
8:03 am
28 November 2008
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Trouble never had any problems during recovery. They took her off the pain meds a few days early and we could tell she wasn't quite ready, just seemed to be in a bit of a slump. A call to the vet and a reduced amount of meds for a few more days did the trick.
If Alexander is a bit dopey on the meds, you might ask if you can reduce the dosage slightly. I'm into giving them the least amount yet still keep them comfortable.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
8:05 am
8 December 2009
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Wonderful Alexander! Keep on amazing your Mom & Dad!!! 
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
9:45 am
13 September 2009
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Great news about Alexander's recovery so far!! I remember when Jake had his first poop post op... We all celebrated! Hope he continues to do well, and I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures of your handsome big guy!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
2:44 pm
26 July 2010
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So glad he is adapting and recovering well. His progress is so similar to Malachi's, it sounds like the surgery didn't even phase him. Keep it up Alexander, you're doing great!
Malachi
Pitt Bull/Rhodesian Ridgeback
dx – osteosarcoma – 7/8/10 oncologist confirmed – 7/19/2010 life begins as a tripawd – 7/27/10
3:47 pm
14 August 2009
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Well that is certainly impressive! Great news that he's doing so well.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
