Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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I got my phone call at 8h30 this morning to go get my hound. I drove my 2 hours in -20C. Thank God for a good old car I made it safe. Once there, there was a little issue over the payment which was quickly fixed. They brought my dog on 3 legs, wagging his tail and overall happy but still groggy. He got a good few chomp of snow, hopped in the car and off we went to go home. He slept most part of the drive. At home he went around for a while but his now crashed on the floor.
I also sent his leg to the lab to know more about his cancer so I can get ready for his nutritional, supplements and chemo needs.
Hanks is so awesome!
I have some pictures that I will post soon.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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YAY!!! So happy Hank made it home safe and sound, and with a tail wag, no less! Rest is the best thing for BOTH of you right now!
Right hind limb amputated 7/3/12 for OSA, started on alternating cycles of Carboplatin and Doxorubicin and oral Palladia. Single lung met 9/1. Met in the neck muscle removed 9/30. Large mass in sublumbar lymph node 10/2. Rescue chemo with ifosfamide 10/6. Mets to the rib and axillary lymph node 10/21. Started Leukeran and Pred 10/25. Wookie left this Earth for a far better place on 12/4/12. I miss you, Boo, you were my heart.
Hi, I'm so happy everything worked out for you. Hank sounds like a pretty hardy guy -- I guess you need to be in those northern regions! I'll be watching for upcoming posts and pictures.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
Glad you are home safe & doing well. I know the drive home probably tuckered him out. Great job Hank 
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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.
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I am so glad Hank is home and doing well. Make sure Hank takes it easy the next couple of days and gets his rest. Before you know it, Hank will be back to his sassy self. Keep us posted on his recovery.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Here are the pictures
1. On the road following a slow oversize convoy
2. Going through Sundre
3. Going thought Caroline
4. I stopped in Caroline to get a piece of cardboard for my car. It was about -20C
5. At the gas station in Rocky Moutain House minutes before I get Hank
6. In front of the clinic
7 and 8. Hank eating snow outside of the clinic.
I will get more pictures as I go
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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I'm so glad Hank is home where he belongs and on the road to recovery! Stay strong Hank, and get lots of rest!
Awwwww this is great news! We've been thinking about you all weekend and sending our best healing wishes. Hope that with each new day it gets easier and easier for you both, and the rest of the pack. How are they doing with the patient?
Hey I think you guys need a Tripawds blog to document Hank's Tripawd life. Have you considered doing one?
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So happy to hear Hank is home. He looks good. Enjoy the weekend- looks like perfect weather for snuggling with your pup.
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
I just started a day 2 post amputation thread. Hank is doing well. I have some questions I need to ask the vet but nothing serious I'm sure. As for the blog, it's a good idea but not something I will be able to maintain. I might post in my own blog once I'm ready.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
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