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Etta had her first acupuncture and physical therapy appointment this
morning. She loved the acupuncture! She just laid there peacefully with
the needles in. It lasted for about 15 minutes and then she got a shot of
B-12. This was followed by massage and stretches with the Physical
Therapist. She seemed like her old self after which warmed our
hearts!
Once we got her home she had a short burst of energy and has now been
sleeping for about 5 hours.... Here are a few pics:
Our angel "Etta" amputation on 4-15-10 lost her front limb. initially dx'd with neurofibrosarcoma. However, after surgery they discovered histiocytic sarcoma a very aggressive cancer. After two full rounds of chemo our special angel lost her battle on 6-21-10. the sweetest and most gentle soul. Our lives are forever blessed for having known her...
wow, amazing stuff, thanks for posting the pics!!
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Wow - so amazing! It looks like this acupuncture and physical therapy made Etta feel really good. It must really help following a major surgery like this (I didn't even know to do something like this after Mackenzie's surgery but I imagine it could have really helped her since she had a difficult recovery period.) Thanks for sharing!
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Comet said she wants you to be her pawrents so she can get spa treatments!
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.
Good for you Etta!!!! I LOVE acupuncture! Isn't it grooooovy!?!? 😉 Makes me feel groovy! And a massage too! Woohoo!!! Good for you Etta!
Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Holly would like to move in along with Comet. Massage and acupuncture sounds pawsome! Way to go, Etta! And thanks for posting the pictures - they're very cool!
Hugs,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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WOW! What a good doggie Etta was to just lie there patiently with all those needles stuck in her. I've never had acupuncture myself, so I really have no clue what that feels like. Thanks for sharing the pictures... very interesting... Hope she continues to feel good!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
OMG! You guys are funny! Hey i want to pack a suitcase and move in with me ; )
On a serious note, I have a question.... Etta is on day 11 and she seems sooooo out of it. I mean she will have short bursts... like 10 minutes and then sleep the rest of the day. It almost seems that she has less energy now than when she came home. I had taken her off of tramadol (weaned her) yesterday but today I gave her one... (she had been taking 2 pills three times a day) and I think it helped some but still ... I'm getting worried... Is this normal?
julie
Our angel "Etta" amputation on 4-15-10 lost her front limb. initially dx'd with neurofibrosarcoma. However, after surgery they discovered histiocytic sarcoma a very aggressive cancer. After two full rounds of chemo our special angel lost her battle on 6-21-10. the sweetest and most gentle soul. Our lives are forever blessed for having known her...
I think it's pretty normal... It's a big surgery that Etta went through... so the trauma of that plus the pain meds... Jake also slept alot after his surgery... Don't forget, the remaining 3 legs now have to support the body, and so you can just imagine how tired Etta is getting from that as well.
As long as she's eating and drinking well, peeing and pooping, no fever and no funky smell coming from her incision... things should be OK. But if you're worried, you can always call or go and see your vet. When in doubt... check it out!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
I agree with Angel Jake's Mom - I remember when we took Mackenzie off her pain meds, it took a couple of days before we saw any changes. It's passing through their system so this seems pretty typical of what happens...not quite back to normal yet. I think it was at the 14th day mark where Mackenzie showed instant, dramatic improvements...so you probably have a couple more days to go with Etta. Hang in there...I'm sure it will be all ok. Keeping oiur paws crossed!
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Julie, these photos are GREAT! Thank you so much. It's wonderful to hear that it's helped her to feel better.
It reminds me of when I had acupuncture: My Visit to the Animal Acupuncture Doctor In Colorado.
I would think that her tiredness is behavior. I think I remember the vet telling me that I would probably go home and crash and burn for a bit after acupuncture because all the toxins in my body (whatever those are..not sure but they sound terrible!) were working their way out after a long time of being trapped.
If you're concerned be sure to call your vet. Actually, I would just call anyways to let them know she had this reaction after acupuncture. Give it a couple of days and see how she goes. If you're worried, call again, but I'll bet you in a few days all of that released chi will help her get back on the road to recovery.
What a pawesome Mom you are! Thanks again.
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tigerbear said:
It's been a couple of days- how is Etta feeling?
Thanks for checking in... I am going to write a new post with an update.... julie
Our angel "Etta" amputation on 4-15-10 lost her front limb. initially dx'd with neurofibrosarcoma. However, after surgery they discovered histiocytic sarcoma a very aggressive cancer. After two full rounds of chemo our special angel lost her battle on 6-21-10. the sweetest and most gentle soul. Our lives are forever blessed for having known her...
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