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Wow! What timing. Just as we were getting ready to publish today's Tripawds Nutrition blog post written by Barret's Mom Heather, we hopped over to her blog and look what we found!
"Becoming a Tripawd: The Truth About Leg Amputation in Dogs"
Kudos to Heather for writing a fantastic article about life on three legs that's sure to help many. Yay!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Awesome article 
Great job Heather.
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
YAY Jeather! That was womderful! You blew those myths to pieces and then shredded 'em up some more!! Big sogs, older dogs----ha! No problem!
And I'm with you o sayig some dogs are even happier after amputtion....happy Hanna sure is. I had no idea how badly that "leg" was bothering her and affecting her ever so subtly until it was chpped off! Glad you didn't use the chopped off term in your article........it's oly for tripawd hmor!
You'll never k ow the i pact that article had on those who read it....those who may face similar circumstaces......just know you did have an impact and probavly saved a few loves in the meantime! Not too shabby, huh?
And we got to see pictures again! YAY!
(Hey' when you get a chance, go look at Hannah's slimmed down pictures under "Eating Healthy_----Jerry's tripawd humor regarding placement---------she's lost THREE OUNCES) I'm so shameless whe it comes to bragging aboutjer:-)
Thanks Heather!
Sally and Happ Hannah
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!
"Look, Mom, I'm famous!" Is what Barret said when he saw that Tripawds posted about my article
So glad I did you guys justice! Being a part of this community has been wonderful. I hope I can help as many people as much as all of you helped me!
Hannah lost 3 whole ounces??? Woo hoo! I wish I could lose even one ounce, lol!!! Look out Sally, this week we might just bring the red ball out to celebrate 1 month! I'll be sure to snap some photos for ya.
I am always looking for follow up my blogs.. any MYTHS that I missed that I should write about?
Thanks for reading 
Heather (and Barret)
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
BarretsMomHeather said
I am always looking for follow up my blogs.. any MYTHS that I missed that I should write about?Heather (and Barret)
Hmmm...I think the myth that cancer is a death sentence is a good one to approach. Cancer is not automatically a death sentence and maybe something about how people can stay calm during the initial diagnosis. I know that's a very big topic! I'll try to think of something less daunting.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hey Rene, Thanks for the suggestions!! I like the idea that cancer isn't a death sentence. Far too many people assume the worst once they hear "Cancer" from the vet.
I did initially write a cancer post "Dog Cancer: What to do when your dog has cancer" but I didn't cover that angle at all. What an oversight!
On the docket I have an additional nutrition blog post about the links between poor diet and cancer (if any.. more research needs to be done) and an article about the benefits of massage. Barret has yet to be receptive to massage again so I've been waiting on that one for some first hand experience.
Sending my love to everyone
Heather
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
I think Rene had a great topic. But that can be a huge one to tackle.
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
I think your ideas are great Heather!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Great job on the article!! although.. you did forget to add that tripawds just become so gad damn cute, it's overwhelming!!! lol
Christine...... with Franklin in her heart ♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
That was a wonderful article! Thanks for being a great advocate for our wonderful and unique fur kids!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Thanks everyone
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
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