Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

Hooray for progress! Hooray for good news! Even if the non-invasive treatments are nearly as much as surgery, you'd probably have those same treatments on top of the surgery for rehab, right? So you're still ahead of the game as I see it. 

I second the glucosamine-chondroitin supplement. Isa was on one from the day I adopted her, upping the dose as she got older. Her spine was nothing but arthritis, a huge problem as a tripawd. I have no way of knowing but I suspect she did as well as she did for as long as she did because of the supplement. Now I know not to let doggos jump up to catch their balls but she loved it so. Live and learn. 

There, I actually have two cents to contribute myself. 

And yes, Hannah is leading the charge of our angels to push those black clouds far, far away!

Many, many hugs to you and Frankster and Miss Mrytle! Belly rubs for those who enjoy them!

lots of love

Teri, the Roxinator and Angel Isa

And   Clare. thanks for the comparison  of The Pie’s knee situation and what was helpful for her.  A lot of similarities.  Do you recall how often did she do laser??  

Oh gosh, nothing like every other day. The only time we’ve done laser that frequently was when trying to get rid of Meg’s chronic infection before her amputation. She had it three times a week for about three months. And yes, that sort of frequency really does add up cost wise. From what I remember, Pie had perhaps four treatments initially at one week intervals and monthly thereafter, right up until she died, so perhaps for about 18 months. Her last treatment was actually the day before she died. And I took comfort from that in retrospect because I know she found the laser soothing and relaxing and of course she enjoyed the attention (and the chicken). It was a flexible arrangement so if she seemed a bit stiffer or started hopping, we would up the frequency to fortnightly or something like that, but I think actually that only happened once. So monthly basically, and that (together with dasuquin, fish oil, home physio exercises etc) was enough to keep her perfectly comfortable. 

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Ohhhh myyyyygoodness!  In addition  to the Galliprant, the Dasuquin Advance,  and possibly including the at home Adequan injections, plus more “rest” for da’ hound, etc., the Rehab Vet laid out her “suggestions”  in an email for laser.  She wants to do every other day…..every other day….. for two weeks!!    Then every three to four days for two weeks…..then once a week!!  And then there’s the hydrotherapy!  Ohhhhh myyyy goodness!!   Frankie!  Frankie! Frankie!  Everyday is an adventure with you and I love you for it!

What about NOT every other day Sally there has to be a middle ground thinking out loud again.

This is probably not helpful just to share Purrkins went for laser acupuncture once a week for four weeks after surgery then to once a month and so on until we got to what Dr.Matt calls tune-ups every 2-3 months. I know this is a different scenario but that is a lot every other day.  It is not cheap and I know it would be helpful. I wonder if she would discuss anything more doable?  Frankie would improve with less frequency I have no doubt. Our Dr. Matt is like Clares a flexible arrangement depending on how Purrkins is doing.

Keep up with your plan and Frankie keep resting ok. Ask about fewer treatments something that might be doable for you and Frankie. Just a thought. 

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I wasn’t suggesting that Frankie take ANYTHING without the advice of a vet. Obviously.