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brownie1201 said
Instead of me saying "no" I yelled out "GOOD BOY". He can do whatever he wants. I love him more then the couch. Lol
Oh totally agree, we love our pup more than any furniture in our "Dog house on wheels" we call home.
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kaiserinmom said
So then she figured out if she lay down on her side, she could still dig at the carpet with a fast speed with both paws! She seemed quite proud of herself! So funny!Oh my gosh Wyatt Ray does this too! I need to capture that on video! Maybe it’s a shepherd thing?
Nope! Tri-PugMutt Elly does it too! She does it in her beds mostly, sometimes in my dad's bed (shhhh, don't tell!). I figure it is a good core workout. I do have video- somewhere.
Isn't it funny how those things that were once worthy of a 'bad dog' now are greeted with such joy! I'm so glad Brownie is figuring things out.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Yeah, Meg does this too. Though she does have a pinch of Shepherd in the mutt mix.
Brownie sounds adorable and I totally recognise that feeling of joy and pride at seeing their spirit reignite. It’s the best feeling in the world!
Sending love to you both,
Meg, Clare and Angel Pie xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
CONGRADULATIONS OSTEO!
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Has anyone tried Apocaps ?
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
brownie1201 said
Has anyone tried Apocaps ?
Search these forums and you will find many existing topics with feedback about Apocaps . You can also search all bogs here.
The Tripawds Nutrition blog also have various articles about Apocaps, including some user reviews...
Dr. Dressler’s Apocaps apoptogen supplement formula for dogs
What Is Apocaps Apoptogen Formula For Dogs?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I noticed today that brownie has a red circle high on the back of his only front leg with no hair. I put some antibiotic cream on it and now is pink. I do t know if maybe he fell? Does anyone know what it could be. I'm worried cause he only has one front leg. I am calling the vet tomorrow.
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
I have to chuckle a little. Ya' see, before all this thripad stuff. we would think nothing of something like this. Maybe a big bite, maybe an allergy, maybe a hot spot, etc. And it probably his still one of those things!
The other thing that could be tripawd front legger related, is some type of "pressure sore" thing. Laying down with just one front leg puts a bit more of pressure on, especially the elbow area. Don't know of the spot is in the area of the elbow.
Anyway. I'm sure the Vet will figure out the cause and give you the best way to treat it.
Let us know, okay?
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 do have to chuckle with you because at first I was trying to compare to the other leg and then realized, oh yea, you only have one frint leg.
I'm sure it's nothing. It is between the elbow and top of the leg. I don't think he fell because where the red spot is there is no hair.
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Gosh it really could be anything and very likely not serious at all. So yeah, why not have your vet take a look just for peace of mind.
Agree, cancer makes us hyper vigilant!
Keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi! Pressure sore. Does anyone know how to prevent this. I have hard floors but I put rugs everywhere. My floor looks like a patched quilt. But sometimes he likes to lay on the bare floor because it's cooler.
I am excited because brownie is going to hydo water therapy on Friday. Being a lab he loves to swim. They have an underwater tredmil but but being a tripawd I don't know how he is going to do it. He is getting around fine but he gets out of breath easy. I hope this helps. I want to take him to the lake again. I know he misses it.
Brownie is barking again when he hates the garage door. Lol
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Get that garage door Brownie! Get it!! Good boy!
Others will have to chime in on the pressure sore. It seems I do recall some people using Manuka Honey, and something called a cabbage...hmmm...cabbage something.
So happy Brownie is going "swimming"!! Let us know how it goes. We would love video!!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie!
PS. Being a new tripawd is exhausting at first and takes a lot of energy. So getting out of breath and tiring quicker all part of rhe adjustment.
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!
Oh did your vet take a look? Yeah pressure sores are common around here. These Tripawds posts about pressure sores (hygromas) can help you decide how to deal with it.
Swim therapy will be GREAT for him! Yeah! Don't worry, the PT pros know how to handle a Tripawd in the water. Check out this post about hydrotherapy, I just shared it earlier today. There's a video of a Tripawd in the water, hope it puts your mind at ease.
Texas A&M Vet Rehab and Swimming Tips for Tripawd Dogs
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh thank you! Brownie can do that. I was thinking of a fast paced treadmill. I'm excited, don't know if he is. Lol
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Well you will have to let us know how he enjoys it!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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