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Not sure if this is the right place to post this but hopefully the mods will move it if not.
Sid has been a tripod for three years and he sometimes gets rather stiff through muscle cramping along his spine. We've discovered he has a little arthritis in his remaining functional hip, but ruled out any other bony problems, so the vet suggested hydrotherapy. Well, I'm lucky enough to have a really good hydro pool within fifteen minutes drive of my house, in a greyhound kennel (perfect for Sid!) and we took him for the first time on Monday.
Here's a short video taken shortly after he was taken into the pool.
I think he did quite well! He was a little bit anxious at first, but settled down quite quickly and seemed almost to enjoy it. The test will be when we take him back!
He definitely seemed happy afterwards, and getting up and down much more smoothly. 
You Go Sid!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Sid looked like he was having fun!
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Wow, Sid, you look great. I wish Trouble had a hydro pool or an accupuncturist within close range.
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.
Sid looked great! And he did look as though he were enjoying himself. He looked good and I hope the hydrotherapy works well for him!
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
COOL! Keep up the good work Sid!
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.
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