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Well Gilda had her first appointment back at the vets tonight and hes really pleased with her progress.
Her wound is healing beautifullly and most of the swelling has gone down, he was very impressed with the little vest i made her out of an old pair of tights 
Didnt have a problem getting her inot the car either, she leapt in, i think it did her good to get out actually, she was quite bright on th way over and even wagged her tail when she saw him
She has her stitches out next Wednesday, hopefully things will continue to go in the right direction for her
posted picture not sure if ive done this right and if it will work :-/
Yipeee! Glad you both got a good report card, you're on the right track. Sorry I keep missing you in the chat today!
WOW that's a neat vest! What a great idea! So that's instead of the cone of shame ?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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GREAT UPDATE!!! CONGRATULATIONS GILDA....AND MOM TOO! 
And your picture is BEAUTIFUL!!! Oh my goodness, you are a lovely girl, just lovely! And looking so happy in that snappy vest of yours!
Keep rockin' sweet girl!!!
Extra treats and a cupcake to celebrate a good check up!!!
Hugs!
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!
Whoa... what a beautiful dog!!!! Stunning!!!
Hugs and love,
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
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
Hi Jerry, to be honest shes never had to wear the lamp shade lol
shes been very good with all her wounds, the idea of the vest was to help stop the swelling and keep the bandage in place and it did a great job, i looked on the net for somthing but couldnt find anything at all..
Benny, she had her usual toffee sundae from Maccys on the way back from the vets last night, shhhhh. Its her little treat for being such a good girl 
Thankyou mum2shelby... She is a bit gorjus isnt she xx
Wow...Gilda is a gorgeous girl!! Those eyes are just beautiful!! The look on her face in the pic makes me think she's thinking "yeah I know I'm gorgeous".
And the vest you made is really neat...you may want to patent it and go into business making them for the Tripawd nation...
I'm glad that both Gilda and you are doing well!
Keep up the good work!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
lol funny you should say that re the vest, someone else said the same thing earlier. Surely you must be able to get something similar from somewhere, even though i did google an couldnt find anything :-/
I think its really helped with the swelling.
Id love to do somthing like this, but couldnt have clue where to start 
Well I'm digging that vest you made, do you fell like writing a "How to" guest blog post for the Tripawds Gear Blog ? If so PM me. Thanks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Please do! I wanted that exact how-to after Jack's amputation and ended up spending $80 on a Ruffwear vest (which is beautiful, but she wouldn't have cared if it were a pair of tights instead).
So happy to hear beautiful Gilda is doing so well, I do hope she continues to do great as she heals and beyond. The vest is ingenious !! She surely is a gorgeous pup !!
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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