AngelAbbysMom said
Wow - what a rescue story! If you hadn't come along when you did... Lucky pup that you found him!

There are other options if you choose not to do the amp. Of course most here (since it's a 3 legged dog site...) chose to do it, but you can do palliative radiation, and... I think there is another option too. (Didn't KBear do something else beside radiation?? I forget... maybe another member will chime in.) There's also artemisinin , which you might want to look into. (you can read some basics about it here.)

With his other past problems, i can totally understand your reluctance to go through with the amp.

Keep us posted on what you decide. We're here for support - even if Buster doesn't officially become a Tripawd!

Jackie, Angel Abby's mom

Thank you all for such concern. I dont know any of you, but know that I would love you if I did! I will ask the vet about each of everyone's suggestions. I have never heard of any of them. I have never had a pet with such problems as Buster, and I want him to have the best life possible. I know that he would have died that very night if I had not found him, and so I know that I have given him 7 1/2 very happy and full years.

We have a friend whose son has Aspherger's disease, and they stay with us for a week every year. Buster and his son are as tight as two peas in a pod. His dad says he is always so excited to see Buster, and anticipates their annual visits. Seems that Buster has been giving back in his own way.

I am trying to manage his pain the best I can, and I sleep with Buster every night on the living room floor. We have taken the mattress from the hide-a-bed couch and thrown it on the floor so Buster doesnt have to go any higher than 3 inches from the floor. He usually sleeps on a love seat that he took over and calls his own, but that is to high for him now. The mattress is not too comfortable for me, but he isnt happy unless I am right up against him, so that is where I am, naturally.

I will keep posting, and hope to hear from you all  some more. It is these postings that help me through each day.

I love you all. Thanks again,

Luanne

Good morning all. Buster and I are hanging in there. He hasn't been crying as much, but doesnt move around too much either. Pretty sure it's the pain meds. He does get up to pee a couple times a day, but I am concerned because he won't eat much to speak of. He even turns his nose up at boiled chicken most of the time. He takes his pills, but only with a slice of processed cheese. I hope that isnt bad for him. I am waiting to talk to the vet this morning about his progress. Each day I just hope to see the old Buster back again, but it isnt happening. I am very sad.

One thing that is funny about Buster is that he has never learned to lift his back leg when he pees (just 1 more endeering trait about him). He has always peed like a female. LOL! So loosing a front leg shouldnt hinder him that way. We'll see what the ultimate decision is. I will keep you posted, and thanks again for such incredible support you have given us.

Luanne and Buster