Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Four years. It's been four years since Princeton had his amputation and subsequent chemo. And he continues to thrive. He goes in for cancer checks every 4-5 months, and all is good. No mets. No nothing related to his original diagnosis of osteocaroma. This past January he had an eight centimetre mass on his left lateral lobe of his liver which was surgically removed. It turned out to be benign.
He's definitely slowing down, and needs assistance with his "Blue Dog" harness as a result of arthritis, but both of his vets are amazed, as are his surgeon and other caregivers. His last X-ray displayed relatively good joints and he still runs at least half a mile a day with me supporting his back end. Left unsupported, he can still shuffle on his own. He's gotten quite muscular in places and he tries to remain active.
He is on Resvantage, mushroom extracts, milk thistle, and a very small dose of anti inflammatory.
To everyone experiencing a terrible diagnosis of osteocarcoma with your furry friend, never give up hope.
Oh yah, Princeton just turned 17 years old.
I (and Princeton) wish you all the best.
Wheeeee! Oh my DOG Congratulations! 
We treasure stories like this. Not all dogs beat the odds but when they do it is a BIG day around here. FOUR YEARS POST - OSTEOSARCOMA???? WOW!
I went back and looked at your original post, what a long road you've traveled. I'm bummed though, your photos are all gone from Photobucket. Do you have any new ones you can share? We'd love to see him!
Thanks for taking time to come by and update, it means a lot to us and those who are just now starting out. Princeton rocks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Holy toledo! I am speechless! VICTORIOUS PRINCETON!!!! Cannot stop grinning ear to ear!!! AND SEVENTEEN YRS YOUNG!! OMD!!!! INCREDIBLE!!
Yes, please post pictures if you can!
Princeton gives everyone hope of this journey! We salute you Princeron! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! So happy!!!
Ice cream and cake to celebrate! Lots of love and hugs to you both!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
EXCELLENT!!! Oh happy day!! Yes, we definitely need more stories like this!
Pictures, pictures, pictures!!!
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
WOW... truly remarkable and inspiring!!! Great news and yes, photos!!!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Yes, we need pictures Pleaseeee! 4years, 17 years old love it! What kind of dog is Princeton? Truly inspiring! Lori, Ty & Gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
WOW!! This is amazing! Oh how I love stories like this!!! Love love love!!!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Amazing 🙂 Thank you for sharing this little update with everyone and to give them hope without hope we have nothing. 🙂
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
paula and nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Four years! that's amazing, and for sure a sign of hope for all of us. Congratulations! and, yes, we want pictures!
hugs from Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
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