I'm am new to this wonderful site and still trying to navigate it. So, if this question is being posted in the worng place please let me know. Our beloved Nico was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in eary October. He underwent a variety of alternative treatments including energy healing, acupuncture, chiopractic care, herbs, supplements and under the amazing care of Smith Ridge Clinic in New York various homeopathic injections and a 3 Day Vitamin C IV "Detox" drip. His lungs remain clear. On Thursday his front leg was amputated to the shoulder. He is moving around, going to the bathroom, eating and sleeps on and off through the night. He does whine occasionally, but what concerns us most is sometimes when he gets up to move...particularly after laying for a long period of time, or if he gets too excited wagging his tail he will let out a howl/yelp that can last for up to a coulple of minutes. His pain is being managed with Metacam and Gabapentine (both of which he was on prior to the surgery). He does not do well with narcotics such as Tramadol. His communicator said he was feeling a significant amount of phantom pain as well as pain in his back/spine. The fluid around his incision is clear (and shows no signs of bacteria) his lungs sound clear and he does not have a fever. Has anyone else experiened this almost primal type of scream….we try to remain calm it is indeed worrisome.