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Hello all,
First I would like to thank everyone here for sharing their stories. You all have given me so much hope.
My boy Tank was diagnosed through an X-ray on Feb 21. Tomorrow we go for a full body scan and take it from there.
Tank is a 10 year Rottie, roughly 120lbs. He’s been really down lately and I’m wondering how long does it take from diagnosis time to the day he gets his front right leg amputated. I would like this done immediately so he doesn’t become sicker. Is there or should there be a time frame?
Sorry but I’m only starting with all the questions.
Thank you all so much. <3
Ask anything and everything you can think of anytime, okay? That6 why we're here. That's what we all have done. That's why Founder Jerry had his hoomans start this site❤
Many of us here started with treating our dog's limp with Rimadyl and rest, thinking it was a sprain, or arthritis, etc. In my Happy Hannah's case, the limp would get better, and then not, repeat the meds, rest, get better, etc. She "seemed" perfectly fine and happy otherwise, so I had no reason to be alarmed....based on the knowledge I had back then. This, it was a couple of months before the Vet finally had xrays done and osteo confirmed.
Then it was a couple of weeks getting her scheduled with Orthopedic Specialist Surgeon, figuring out funds, etc.
So sometimes proper diagnosis can take awhile. Sometimes people go get xrays straight away (which I would probably do now that I have more knowledge of this crap disease) and then go to surgery fair,y quickly as soon as it can be scheduled.
Sooooo, bottom line, it varies! Obviously the sooner the better as soon as it is confirmed. Fracture is always a possible risk with delay.
You have the confirmation, your almost done with diagnostics, Tank is maybe showing signs of that bum leg hurting, so get it done as soon as you can is my 2 cents worth.
Update when you can...and ask any questions anyt6!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
I’m wondering how long does it take from diagnosis time to the day he gets his front right leg amputated. I would like this done immediately so he doesn’t become sicker. Is there or should there be a time frame?
Ask away! Ask any questions you'd like, that's why we are here.
Each situation is a bit different. Some vets will diagnose and amputate within a week, some within a couple or maybe longer depending on how the diagnostics come out. In most cases it's a straightaway trip to amputation within a few days as long as no other potential complications have made themselves obvious. And it also depends on the clinic's schedule of course. Make it clear that you want to move quickly and I'm sure yours will do their best to accommodate you.
In the meantime don't forget to check out our e-books, Three Legs and a Spare and Loving Life On Three Legs if you haven't already, as well as Jerry's Required Reading List , to help calm your worries. And ask any questions that pop into your mind, we are here for you and Tank.
Hope this helps.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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My Tank does have a fracture in his shoulder now. I assume it was caused by the cancer. I’m trying to learn as much as I can so I can do what is right for my boy.
I’m trying to figure out how to post a pic of his xrays. I’ll post them when I can figure it all out.
Wish us luck tomorrow as he’s going on for a full body scan and an ultrasound.
XO
jayandshelly said
I’m trying to figure out how to post a pic of his xrays...
Here are detailed instructions for adding photos to forum posts . If you don't already share photos online somewhere, you can start a free Tripawds blog any time and upload them there. Need further help? Post in the Tech Support forum and we'll be happy to help!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Sending all sorts of pawsitive energy to tough guy Tank!
Yeah, the fracture I'd most likely a result of osteo. It happens. I can't remember, is Tank already on some pain meds? Your Vet can give you some tomorrow if not.
Try this link adding images . We would love to see pics of your handsome boy!!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
Haha...the admin guy is on it waaaay ahead of me😎
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!
Tank is on Tramadol and Rheumocam. We also give him CBD oil daily. It seems to help but I can see he’s in pain. He such a good boy though. The vet can poke and prod at him and he just looks at her all calm. They laid him on the X-ray table when checking his leg and he fell asleep. Lol. This was done even before we were giving him pain meds. Just a gentle natured dog.
His appetite is not that great right now so we get him to eat by putting broccoli (which he loves) in his food. Today I mixed in a boiled egg and he liked that. I guess we wouldn’t want to eat either if we were in that much pain.
One day at a time.
I’m going to try and post pictures so bare with me.
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