Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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My mother's dog has celebrated her one year amputation anniversary. She had chemo and currently takes K9 Immunity (chewable version). She is having arthritic pain in her remaining front leg. The vet has prescribed Tramadol which seems to help. I am asking if we should look into some of other used supplements, ie Chinese herbal supplements, acupuncture, etc
Our veterinary oncologist is not a homeopathic vet. Where is a good source for locating a reputable homeopathic vet?
Your local vet should be able to help you find a holistic vet nearby. If not, it should be easy to Google "holistic veterinarian" or "alternative medicine veterinarian" for a city nearby.
Is the dog on an NSAID? This could help with arthritis pain as well as help slow down potential metastasis depending on tumor type. Older dogs should always have bloodwork done prior to starting an NSAID to make sure that the liver and kidneys are functioning normally.
Pam
Hi Carol, thanks for joining us. Congratulations on your Mom's dog's ampuversary! One year is GREAT!
I'm sure Dr. Pam will have some feedback for you but I thought I'd add my two cents.
Is she overweight at all? If so, her weight is probably playing a factor in her arthritis. Remember, one pound of fat on a dog is like five on a human. Keeping Tripawds leaner than most dogs is key to helping them get around and minimizing joint pain.
How old/young is she? What kind of strengthening exercises is she doing? As much as we think holistic veterinary medicine is da bomb, we also encourage pawrents to do strengthening and stretching exercises too. You'll save money by doing some simple maneuvers and help relieve the pain. Check out this video from California Animal Rehabilitation and our Fitness Page on our Tripawds Gear blog for some ideas.
We encourage you to consult with a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, it might be a better place to start instead of going the supplements route. If you do want to, check out these highlights from our last Tripawd Talk Radio Broadcast which discusses holistic vet medicine.
Hope this helps!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you for the thorough reply.
Yes, she is overweight. My mother has cut her food in half. She has started some risky maneuvers to get to cat food. That makes my mother think she is very hungry.
I will put in a call to the oncologist for dietary suggestions.
Do you have any input on quanity and her behaviors indicating hunger?
carolb4 said:
Where is a good source for locating a reputable homeopathic vet?
Check the AHVMA
Member Referral Search for holistic vet near you and consider listening to the podcast from our recent holistic veterinary treatments interview on Tripawd Talk Radio
.
You'll find lots of diet recommendations in the Tripawds Nutrition blog
including a great canine reducing diet.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
We like celery stalks, cucumbers, carrots and of course, green beans to fill a stomach!
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.
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