Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat, with answers about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery from many years of member experiences.
Join The Tripawds Community
Learn how to help three legged dogs and cats in the forums below. Browse and search as a guest or register for free and get full member benefits:
Instant post approval.
Private messages to members.
Subscribe to favorite topics.
Live Chat and much more!
Register
Log In
Members
Add Topic
Offline
Trouble is having surgery in the morning to remove a lymph node close to
her surgery site. It is pretty enlarged, but others do not seem to be
affected. The surgery is in lieu of needle aspiration that may or may
not give true results and biopsy that may come back malignant and then
still have to have the node removed. I think it is fair to say Dr F is
guarded, and a little concerned. He advised me not to wait.
I'm reserving any 'feelings' until we have results. For now, I shall not
panic until we know what we are dealing with.
For now, until we know what we are dealing with, the plan for pain management is to keep giving the Tramadol as she seems to need it. Dr F is comfortable with that approach as long as we are only looking at 2-3 per week.
Once we are past this bump in the road, we also will get serious about reducing her weight. She has gained way too much since she took the round of prednisone in March.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
We'll be thinking of y'all tomorrow. You have our best wishes, Trouble is our hero!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Best wishes for tomorrow, Shanna and Trouble.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Oh Trouble, you're going to need some spoiling 
Better think about what you'd like instead of treats.
Thinking and praying for good news for ya!
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Good luck to you Trouble!! We'll be thinking of you...
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Oh I wish I was close to you and could give you a huge hug....I know you must be gulping....now let's see, what is it everyone is always saying (to me!)
B R E A T H E
Trouble will be in my prayers....she is my shining example so she MUST get well...(how does she feel about carrots as treats?)
How long will it take to get results? Please give us info as soon as you have it {{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}
Good luck tomorrow Trouble, I pray the news will be good. My prayers will be with you.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Oh poor Trouble!
You know though you are going to get the maximum of pawsitive thoughts imaginable! We are here for you, Shanna. Don't keep us out of loop about our Trouble, please. We have piece of her in our hearts, too!
Sending you a ton of warm fuzzy hugs!
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.
I cannot thank you guys enough for all the positive thougths and support. I would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned. There is a difference between 'I will not panic yet' and 'I'm not concerned'. Today will be a long and trying day. I'm not looking forward to it, but it must be done.
This morning brings the weepy tears - the kind that flow by themselves and just won't stop. It will be a fun day at work!
Don't look for an update until mid afternoon or later. Dr F has the late shift, so he doesn't get in until late morning and I don't expect to hear from him until he has her out of surgery and stable.
Lots of Doggie prayers today for my hero.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
paws crossed for a successful outcome. there's alot of 'good juju' surrounding trouble today!!!
gayle & charon
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
We're thinking of you guys, BIG PAWS UP, Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
We're keeping Trouble in our hearts and prayers. She's our hero, and all paws and fingers are crossed here for her today. And for you, too, Shanna. We all know about those flowing, weepy tears - sending you lots of hugs and pawsitive, healing thoughts.
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu 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!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Oh Shanna, we're so sorry that you're going through this together. That's gotta be scary. Could this be why she seemed to be slowing down and arthritic? Just wondering.
We are also concerned but we're not going to panic either. Trouble is a kick-butt kinda girl, whatever the situation is, she'll come through it fabulously, I know it.
Prayers coming your way, paws are crossed, you've got a ton of people sending lots of love your way. Keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
1 Guest(s)
