tazziedog said
This is not normal.  Either he has a deep abscess or hematoma in the deep tissues (possible suture reaction?) or something unrelated is going on.  It is not typical for cancer to come back at the incision site.  Was a biopsy done to confirm osteosarcoma?  He might need another surgery to lance a deep pocket of fluid and place a drain.

Pam  

We had the amputation done and the leg sent for testing, they confirmed osteosarcoma in the later stage and gave him 6-8 months to live even after amputation since at that stage it’s often in the lungs even if they can’t see it yet. It’s what I was told by the vet. They recommended the amputation so he’d be in less pain for what he’d have left. Even since I posted this earlier today the drainage has increased and along another part of the incision. I’m frustrated and not sure what to ask and push for from the vet. 

krun15 said
Hello and welcome, your future posts will not have to wait for approval.

I deleted your identical post in the Treatment Fourm to avoid confusion.

I'm not a vet but from my experience with two Tripawds and stories here this is very unusual. He is about 3 months post op- right? Everything from the amputation should be healed by now.  If it was a soft tissue injury from a month ago it should be better not worse with the treatment he is getting.  You said a 'scan' was done- was that an x-ray?  It sounds like his body is trying to get rid of something like a suture or an infection.  If the vet still says wait maybe it's time for another opinion.

Karen  

Thank you for removing my duplicate posts, thought I had submitted the first to the wrong forum. April 10th is when he had the amputation. He developed a hematoma a couple days later and from there everything seemed to heal accordingly. And yes by scan I meant X-ray. He’s had 3 done now as I was caught completely off guard with his first diagnosis. He missed my bottom 2 steps and fell, was limping a little then a week later there was swelling at what would be his ankle, sorry I’m not sure the technical term. I got him into the vet the next day and that’s when they diagnosed him. The bone on the X-ray looked like Swiss cheese. They did a full leg amputation the day after and sent it for testing. We are new to this vet as the one we had always gone to wouldn’t get him in for a full month. This vet though came highly recommended by a few people whose dogs had cancer, but at this point I’m thinking I need to take him elsewhere. Dealing with this the past month after all seemed to be going in the right direction now seems hopeless. I hate to think what he must be feeling and I don’t know how else to help him. In 3 months since the surgery I’ve had him seen by the vet 6 times. I just really want to help him and do what’s best. Sorry for such the long post. I’m going to ask the vet about some of the suggestions from here and find a second opinion if they’re not going to take action. 

krun15 said
Don't worry about long posts- this is a great place to get all those thoughts out!

It must be so frustrating for you but don't give up! The fact that he is eating and drinking and in a decent mood despite the setbacks is  a good sign.

I asked about the xray because if it is something like Dr. Pam suggested then it probably wouldn't show on a xray. 

You did the right thing choosing to get rid of the terrible bone pain with amputation! I know you are questioning it now but he would have been in terrible, unrelenting pain if you didn't try.  While most pups have uneventful recoveries some do have setbacks like Frank.  Keep pushing the vet until you get an answer that makes sense to you- you are being a great advocate for him!

Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls  

Thank you, it’s sure has been difficult. I know I’m not the first to wish dogs could speak, it’s hard being their voice. I have gone to this site many of times as a guest during his ordeal, but this just seemed abnormal and I couldn’t find any information for something like it this far along into what should be the healing process. I have faith he’ll get back to his new normal, we’ll keep pushing along. He’s definitely been tough through all of it so far so I’m hoping he can catch a break. I appreciate the help, makes me feel more confident knowing I’m not the only one thinking this is abnormal. 

tazziedog said
If it is draining then there is more fluid that probably needs to come out so I would push for an exploratory surgery of the incision.

Pam  

I am going to ask about if it is something they will do tomorrow when I get him in. It started off with a yellowish tinted fluid and has went to clear and bloody, very watery and it just drips. It looks to be the same kind of fluid now as when he had a hematoma shortly after the surgery. When they pulled the staples out it popped it and then looked like all healed. Must still be something like you said. It looks like a softball is in there. I really appreciate your advice Pam and it helps gives me the confidence to be a better advocate for him.