Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

Just to round up this thread, I wanted to let you know that we saw the skinny whip rehab vet again last weekend, and Meg has now lost ALL the weight she put on following Pie's death (still can't believe I'm typing that), and is back to her ideal 33 pounds, so I am thrilled, and also relieved, I hate to think we are putting ANY additional strain on that dodgy front leg. It was a combination, I think, of being very strict with her food, and careful with treats, and also spending a lot of time down by the river, where she is super nonstop active, but in a way that is not too impactful on her joints.

She was rewarded with a Trip to Scotland 

Thanks everyone for all your encouragement and support.

Meg, Clare and Angel Pie xxx

Thanks Lovely Jackie, Holly and Petra ❤️❤️❤️

Holly, yes, Meg is getting some wheels. I'll maybe start another thread once they arrive, so I can share her progress. The SWRH helped me measure her, but then Eddie's Wheels came back and queried a couple of the numbers (you send them a picture with a ruler visible), so I did it again, and I got a third set of measurements... I was worried because, although it's adjustable in height and length, the width is fixed and welded, and Meg is SO active, she's not just going to be trogging along, she's going to give that cart a proper workout and it needs to fit perfectly. The problem is depending on how she's standing, higher or lower on the front leg, back legs closer together or wider apart, the measurements are different. It's like trying to measure a slinky. Anyway, there's one vet in the whole of the UK (at least as far as I know) who has had training firsthand from Eddies Wheels, and she has agreed to measure Meg herself, and also to make final adjustments to the cart, with Meg in it, once it arrives. So I am REALLY pleased about that. It's a costly business, what with shipping to the UK on top of the cost of the cart, and then 20% sales tax added at Customs, so we need to get it right first time.

I will investigate the possibility of a sidecar for Mr Purrkins. Heaven only knows what the two of them would get up to.... I wouldn't be surprised if Eddie's Wheels would make front wheels for cats if it came to it. They seem very innovative and ready for the challenge.

Petra, a motor is a fine idea. It makes me think of Wallace and Gromit with the mechanical trousers. If she gets a motor, then I am DEFINITELY getting a remote control!

No, the SWRH does NOT know that we call her the SWRH and let's hope it stays that way... 

“Whisper their name and they will ALWAYS remain!”

Thanks, Petra. I love this. And they will