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Well Kirby went for her 2 week check up and suture removal this morning and the vet said she looks fantastic! No more cone, kennel rest or leash walks, we are a-ok for full activities! She said most dogs will self moderate but Kirby is special so I may have to do that for her ha ha
We got Kirby some of the rubber booties suggested on this site for traction
control in the house and they are amazing! No more wipeouts! I definitely know I made the right choice for Kirby as she is starting to get depressed in the kennel and I couldn't imagine having another month or more of it.... Here's to no more car accidents because we have no spare legs left!
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Hooray for no more cone! I hear you about not having the spare anymore... I do worry sometimes about Abby's three remaining legs. I'm always telling her to be careful... As it she knows what that means! Oh well, we don't let it stop us from running and playing and we just hope for the best.
Hope Kirby continues to do well. Look forward to hearing more news of his adventures.
All the best,
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Wonderful news! Yahhhhooo!
Glad to hear the traction recommendations are working for ya. Did you get the PAWZ boots?
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Yep got the pawz boots! Was so happy to find them at my local pet store:) Here is a short video I took of Kirby yesterday. The two puppies are hers from her spring litter, they are keepers!
Well link didn't work, stay tuned and I will get it on youtube!
OMD! So cute!
Thanks for sharing.
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
another great read/watch that got me smiling today! tfs - she's look'n great!
Thanks! Lol it appears my computer illiteracy is was showing last night....you got the 2 videos 5 times haha!
So happy to see that Kirby is out and about with her pups. Darby & Peyton (my golden pups that are 10 weeks old) want to know if they can play with your pups. Thanks for all the smiles. I love seeing pups play.
Cathy
Those are some happy videos! So glad Kirby is doing so well.
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.
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Wow- Kirby looks great for 2 weeks post amp!! She is one of those pups that looks like she has been on 3 her whole life.
Karen and the pugapalooza
glad to hear about the good appointment! I'm heading to Petco tomorrow to see if they have those booties for Spencer!
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
Yep those booties are awesome! I usually just put one on the back foot because that is the only one that slides really bad and usually only in the house. They were pretty cheap too I thought 12 for $20. I am really happy with my decision to amputate over casting to see if it would heal!
More puppies are welcome to come anytime to play!!! We love company 
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