Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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All of us should have such a caring, i sightful vet! He kows your Jake and, I have to say, I reallyhad cncerns if you were to go forwrd with the amp. ?his is sucha tough call at his age and co dition. I realy think your vet sensed it would not be a successful recovery.
aBut I'm glad Jake is doe with all the test and can st get on beng Ake! Lots of loving and spoilng comingyour way Jake! Lap it up big boh!
ALots lf ti e to a,e wnderfu treasured memories AND to ta,e lots of photos!
No ne klws "timeframes" and Jake doesn't know hes"sick" Jjst take it dah by day and savlr every mo ent...it's a gift! Do not let anythig rob you of this wonderful time together! Lots of steak! Lots of hugs a d tail wags!
Jke's not going anywhere anytime soon! He just thrilled to be withyou. Reall ope you cn figure out how to powt pidtures. We'd love to see your preciou boy!
We are all here for you. We all understand.
Big hugs to you and Jake!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
So sorry to hear about the diagnosis and everything - I notice you're in NC? Since you were going to State, are you close to Raleigh? That's where A'Tuin and I live, though he didn't get his treatment there, we went a little south to my stepmom (though she did her residency at NC State). It sounds like Jake has a loving family and I think you made the right decision for you and him. We are here for you and if you're close to us and need an in person shoulder to lean on, we should connect!
A'Tuin's story can be found on my personal blog along with a dash of my life and poetry.
I said goodbye to my puppy love on 5/15/14 after more than tears years of the greatest love I've ever known.
How is Jake today? I hope everyone is doing well. My Tripawd Lucy was diagnosed with a nerve sheath tumor almost two years ago. MRI was hard to read but after 3 readings we were told there was a mass in her right armpit. She had surgery about a week later. No tumor found. Biopsy on bone, tissue and nerves. Degenerative nerves found and thought to be the source of limp and then atrophy of front leg.
Lucy was 7 at the time, or almost 7... We had so much to be thankful for, she was tumor and cancer free. It is still hard to think about, "what if the MRI had not shown a mass". Lucy is healthy and happy today. She is still her crazy loveable self with a few more anxieties, as is prone to border collies. Her walks are shorter but we still must go often, sometimes just through our community each night and the trails on the weekends. Even without the "c" diagnosis I wisened up on her diet and switched to grain-free
food, added vegetables and lean meat, a glu/chon supplement as well as salmon oil and probiotic. I want her happy and healthy a long time!!
We'll say a prayer for a happy journey for Jake and all of you.
Mary
Lucy's front right leg was amputated 12/19/11. Thankfully there was no tumor, but her nerves were found to be degenerative. Life as a tripawd is Lucy's new adventure!!
Hello and thanks to all who are praying for Jake. I will post a photo of him soon. I am on an iPad and I think i need to be on my desktop to do that.
The prayers are helping. Last week Jake started falling daily with his back legs giving out. We thought the time was near. But this week he seems more lively and wants to be petted constantly and to give kisses. He even played with his favorite toy, camel, for a few minutes yesterday. He is losing control of his bowels....just kind of goes when laying down. Not sure he knows he does it. But, overall, he is not in pain except when getting up and down. He is going in for acupuncture for pain and on some Chinese herbs as well as traditional pain meds. We are hoping he is with us at least for a month more or longer.
We are in central NC, a few hours from Raleigh. But, NC State are the experts in NC so we went there. Again, thank you all. I will pray for all your babies as well.
Give that precious pup a big hug from us. I hope the acupuncture really helps. Have you seen our video about it?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well, all an all for a senior with Jake's eleoquence and grace, this is a prett good update! Seniors without anyof those "other" issues, have trouble getting up and down and a little incontinent here and there, yeah, just goes with the territory! Being "uncomfortable" sometimes from "senioritis", is very different than being in chronic pain.
Have you tried usng a towel sling to nelp him up and movng?
Remember, Jake doesn't kow he's "sick" and he is not worried avout a thi g! He is thoroughy enjoying being in the present withyou! One thing this journey teaches us is, try not and let worries or fers of "the tomorrows" rob you of the wonderful time you are having together now! Jake's spiriit is strong!
Can't wait to see pictures of your lovely Jake! And his camel too!
Boxing up some camels for you right lw Jake! Enjoy!
Love,
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Well, Jake is hanging in there. Sweet as ever. Very hard time getting up and down, but still giving occassional kisses! I cannot figure out how to post a photo within this message, but I did make my avatar his photo. This was taken just a week or so ago. Thanks for the prayers. In return, I am praying for all of you and your babies.
Glad to hear this update. Please give him a big kiss from us!
Here's a post about adding images to the forums. If you still have trouble let us know by contacting us and we'll help.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Well good! We get a peak at Jake's ever so sweet face and a pretty good update too!!
You can just see what a lovey soul he is...I bet he's gentle as a bavy lamb...even when it cmes t playing with his came!
I kow you've heard this from all of us in some formor another...but let OTHING rob youof your time together now! Now is the time for more tail wags, more kisses, more spoiling , more cuddles and lots more steak and ice cream!!
Just take it day by day...so e days may be a little less good than others.....and some may be more good than others!
Let Jerry help you with those pictures...we really do wanto see more of him! He's a wonderful senior and seniors are a lixury around here!
Sendng you two camel humps full of love and hugs!
Sally a d Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
So good to hear Jake is doing well, as well as can be expected!! You go Jake. Love the picture too! Keep us updated, we are all cheering for you!
Mary, Lucy's mom
Lucy's front right leg was amputated 12/19/11. Thankfully there was no tumor, but her nerves were found to be degenerative. Life as a tripawd is Lucy's new adventure!!
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