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mrmaxmoose wrote:
Day 2 post-amputation
Hi everyone! My name is Katie and we live in San Diego. I’ve been lurking for a few weeks while we had tests done and Max was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. His right front leg was amputated on Tuesday Sept 14. Max is 15, has hyperthyroidism a (More) |
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jerry wrote:
What Does Pain in Tripawd Cats and Dogs Look Like?
"He's not in any pain. He's not crying or anything." Most pet parents are under the impression that pain in Tripawd (and four-legged) cats and dogs looks like this. Barking, whining, limping, crying. But veterinary pain management experts want us all (More) |
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Stacy wrote:
Gracie the Golden Girl - August 27, 2021
Gracie, the petite Golden Retriever, came to live with me on July 11, 2021 as a foster through Rescue City. Two days prior, she had been surrendered by her family to the NYC public shelter severely malnourished, weighing only 29lbs. While understan (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Lulu the Tripawd Cat's Remaining Leg Surgery Recovery Details
Amputation is hard enough for pet parents. But when faced with a Tripawd cat's remaining leg surgery, the very idea can send a person into panic mode. If that person is you, fear not! Lulu's accident story proves that a full recovery is totally possi (More) |
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bluemoon wrote:
Foot Update!
Hello all, I'm updating just in case anyone else has a similar issue. After my vet and I ruled out food allergies and switched her clay litter to silica gel litter, we started her on gabapentin to rule out phantom limb pain and medicated pads to w (More) |
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mickthetripawd wrote:
2-Week Recovery Update
Today we got great news from Mick's vet! They administered the second vaccine dose, and did his 2 week check-up. The check-up showed a few good things: His incision looks good, and he does not need his cone anymore! We can start weening hi (More) |
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natasha6 wrote:
Need Advice
Good morning, Natasha, our Newfound was diagnosed with bone cancer in her left rear leg about 3 months ago. She immediately under went radiation and within a week she was walking much better. She started chemo and a bone strengthening regiment and (More) |
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Stacy wrote:
Introducing Nori, the Temporary Tripawd
This is Nori and she came to stay with me on May 1. She is an almost 6 year old Airedale Terrier (likely a mix due to her size, which is currently 107lbs). She has a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear in her left knee and will undergo tibial plat (More) |
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Denise Hull wrote:
Week 5 Eve
Tomorrow, Ellie the Great celebrates completing week 5 as a Tripawd. She also celebrates life and still being with us!!! How is she doing??? GREAT. Even though she still has one reddened area on her incision line, it was healed enough for her (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
ASAP Grant Helps Fox Feel Good Again
The Tripawds Foundation ASAP grant #40 goes to Tripawds member @grrrkorinne, to help pay amputation costs for Fox, her rescue dog. Read on for his three-legged love story, and learn more about the Tripawds Amputation Surgery Assistance Program. See i (More) |