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9:47 am
13 June 2013
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AWE.... he looks great!!!!
In the end (and I am not suggesting you guys are there since your issue is 100% different) I had to express Shelby's bladder too. Shelby wasn't having issues due to being a tripawd but rather the end of life issues that came w/her passing... but yup, the things we do for them.
And now that I know how to do that on a female dog, when Jasper refuses to pee in a timely manner, I have once or twice, expressed her bladder .. she is definitely NOT a fan!
Theo looks great!!! Such a handsome boy! Good luck w/chemo!
Hugs!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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25 September 2009
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OH you handsome boy! I just want to smoosh you and kiss your gorgeous fur!
Manually expressing his bladder makes sense, did they give you any indication if this will be short term thing that you won't have to do when his pain decreases as he recuperates? Did they show you how to do it? I know there are lots of videos on YouTube but is there one you found that's more helpful?
Well here's to YOU, for being such a good pawrent to him. The recovery ride isn't always easy but thankfully it's usually very short term.
P.S. If he's only getting tramadol occasionally, it can be more beneficial if he receives it regularly on a schedule, even if only in smaller amounts. The goal is to prevent the "wind up" pain that comes on hard and fast, since it takes more pain meds and time to alleviate it. If your vet hasn't mentioned this I would ask about putting him on a regimen.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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11:47 am
3 June 2014
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Theo...you are one HANDSOME boy!! I just want to give you a hug!!
Hopefully, Theo will become more comfortable in his Tripawd stance so mom doesn't have to "express the bladder" for a long period of time.
And Alison,
That is too funny that you do this to Jasper when she doesn't pee "in a timely manner". I started chuckling when I read that...
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
The primary vet didn't want to put Theo on more meds, but the oncologist did! He's now on Gabapentin. She thinks it's a lower back issue. In other Theo news, first day post chemo...he enjoyed the sunshine, ate lots of food, AND sported his tripawd bandana! 
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25 September 2009
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Oh I'm so glad to hear he's on something stronger! Yay! Love your onco doc! Who is it?
Congrats on knocking down that chemo session Theo, you're a rock star!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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We are seeing Dr. Alexis Denysyk at VCA-VRA in Gaitherburg, Maryland. I believe this is her first year out of residency. She is good!
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22 February 2013
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Sending smooches to that adorable mug! Look at that happy boy rocking his bandanna!
REALLY glad Theo is on Gaba...the assessment of the Onco. makes better sense. Seond opinions are so important around here!
We like to do the hoppy poopy dance around here...now we're all waiting to do Theo's hoppy pee pee dance!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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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27 July 2014
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Hey SnaggleFamily, I can't resist asking if you have a kitty? Named, what else? Snagglepuss? If not, you need one...
Snaggle/Theo is gorgeous. Hope the pee situation improves. I had challenges with my tri-kitty Mona and her peeing - every where (including my desk drawer) but not in the litter box. We'll join in with the pee-pee dance when Snaggle succeeds!
By the way I took Mona (front leg amputee also) to a vet for chiropractic session to align her spine as she was starting to stand with her right shoulder forward and her toes pointing in. The vet showed me how to massage her spine.
Happy looking pup you have there.
Kerren and Mona
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25 September 2009
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Thanks for the info about Dr. Denysyk. Gotta love the forward-thinking vets that are just out of school! The clinic you're working with looks fabulous, what a large group of docs, that's so beneficial.
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