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Hi All,
Duncan is 23 days post-surgery and doing very well. He had his right forelimb amputated on July 28th. We had a second Fentanyl patch put on after 1 week but pain seems to be minimal now. Still taking Rimadyl. Vet said we could stop the Tramadol. He passed his two-week checkup with flying colors. He even jumped up on the window sill to bark at passers-by (naughty!!) He seems to be barking a little less than he used to but, otherwise, is getting back to normal. Chemo starts on August 30th. The summer heat in Chicago seems to be more bothersome than the surgery recovery. I keep it at 68 degrees in the house but it's hot outside for potty breaks. Here are some pics of Duncan and his brother, Cognac, and his sister, Pepper. All were adopted from the Illinois St. Bernard Rescue.
Today…..
http://duncan.t.....llo-world/
Last Sunday, August 15th…..
http://duncan.t.....august-15/
One week post-surgery, August 4th…….
http://duncan.t.....r-surgery/
Enjoy!!!
Awe, super, super pics. Looks like he is doing really well.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
You wanna know what's funny? I couldn't figure out which one was Duncan, because neither one looked any different! I guess tripawd looks normal to me know 🙂 He's so adorable and I'm glad to see he's doing super fantastically!
<3 Laura and Jackersby
Thanks for sharing the photos, we're glad to hear Duncan is feeling himself again! 
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Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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They are so pretty!
Bless you for rescuing! You got a great bunch there! Glad Duncan is doing so well!
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.
Duncan is just adorable! I'm so glad he is doing well. Thanks for sharing the pictures. There great!
So happy to read that Duncan is doing so good. Great pictures, thanks for sharing them with us.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
I loved the pictures of Duncan and his brother and sister... They are all adorable!
I just wanna squeeze and kiss them all!
Glad to hear that Duncan is doing so well just 23 days post amp!! Keep it up!!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
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