Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat, with answers about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery from many years of member experiences.
Join The Tripawds Community
Learn how to help three legged dogs and cats in the forums below. Browse and search as a guest or register for free and get full member benefits:
Instant post approval.
Private messages to members.
Subscribe to favorite topics.
Live Chat and much more!
Register
Log In
Members
Add Topic
Offline
Ok, we're past one event and into the next. Trouble now has a fat ear - doesn't seem to be bothering her. I wouldn't have found it, except I like to play with her ears. I'm giving Dr F a call in the morning to see if he wants to drain it or let it absorb on its own.
I think Dan was right - she sits all day wondering what she can do to keep mom worried. I may have to loan her out so I can get some rest.
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.
If the hematoma isn't too big your vet might be able to drain it and then inject a steroid into it to reduce the swelling. Some dogs do need sedation and placement of a drain tube but usually only if the hematoma is large and painful. I have also had luck with oral prednisone but then Trouble would have to stop her Rimadyl.
Pam
It isn't huge, Pam. From the tip of the ear, down the front edge about 1/2 way down the edge and about 3/4 wide. Does not appear to be bothering her. She can sleep on it, not obsesively shaking her head, I hope we don't have to do the predisone route.
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.
well we sure hope Trouble gets better quick and without having to take the prednisone route! sending positive thoughts your way!
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Poor Trouble! Good grief!!!! I hope it clears up without the the whole steroid route either.
Now we know why old folks sit around and talk about their ailments because they have so many (no offense to old people)! Comet and Trouble could talk for hours to each other about their ailments!
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.
Ugh - from one thing right to the next!
Hang in there, and hope the vet visit is quick & painless.
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
Comet sure is keeping you on your toes! I hope that the vet isn't too concerned and it can drain on its own.
Debra
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.
Oh Trouble! Hope it's nothing too icky, you silly gal!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Any word from the vet?
Charlie got them a lot (we think due to his allergies, he would shake his head). The first one was pretty big, so they did surgery (about 4-5 years ago). Talk about a blood bath! As soon as he was out, they tried to bandage it, well, even sedated, he had mad skills, got the bandage off and violently shook his head. Blood streams everywhere in the clinic!
All of the rest actually ended up healing on their own (partly because I was able to catch them quicker, after going through the first experience).
Hope Trouble isn't living up to her name and that it is able to go down on its own. 
"I don't know where I am."
I called the clinic this morning. They normally drain them, so I will take her and leave her there on my way to work in the morning. He still may look at it and decide to leave it alone.
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.
Hi Shanna,
Here's hoping that it's nothing to worry about. Chalk it up to the life of a tripawd pawrent....worry, worry and then some. We will be thinking of you. Please keep us posted.
Kami, Angel M and Kobe
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Well, not so lucky as to allow the hematoma to absorb. Trouble had surgery this afternoon and is spending the night at the hospital. They like to keep them contained to a small area the first night to minimize the chance of bleeding.
This is NOT what I had in mind.
Hoping for an update before they leave for the evening. (I may just call them!)
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.
Pawwww... Trouble, you have our best wishes.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Update! Update!
Trouble, you kick butt. I know you'll be bouncing back by tonight!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
1 Guest(s)
