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Tripawds discusses amputee dog gait analysis and veterinary oncology on Tripawd Talk Radio!
Veterinary Oncology and Amputation with CSU Vet Dr. Deanna Worley*
Guests: Dr. Deanna R. Worley
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2015
Time: 6:00pm EST (3:00 Pacific)
Duration: 30 min.
Call In Number: (646) 716-5450*
Tune In Here: http://www.blog.....nna-worley
As Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology at Colorado State University's Flint Animal Cancer Center, Dr. Worley will join us to discuss two fascinating areas in her research specialties:
- the biomechanical changes that occur in amputee dogs, and
- canine osteosarcoma considerations, treatment options and ongoing care
Join us in the first half of our show to learn about discoveries made when Dr. Worley and her team studied the gait patterns of amputee dogs.
In the second half, Dr. Worley will share the latest developments from the experts at Colorado State who are helping their canine patients fight osteosarcoma.
Post questions for this episode below prior to Friday, February 13, 2015 or join us in the Live Tripawds Chat during the show!
*You do not need to call in to listen to the show. Only call if you have questions you would like answered live on the air.
The podcast will be posted here as soon as it is available. Hear all previous Tripawd Talk Radio podcasts in the Downloads blog , or see the program archives and schedule on BlogTalkRadio
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hey folks, now is your chance to ask one of the country's top oncologists your questions. Post them below for Sunday's podcast.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yay so fun!
My question:
I know you studied and work with dogs. My kitty Jill is two years post amputation for osteosarcoma (rear leg). Have you ever noticed a difference in the gates of kitties? She does seem to tilt when she runs is there anything particular I should look for? Also she still needs a good boost to jump up on the bed but that may just be because I've spoiled her 
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Oh sorry one more thing. I'm also curious if they see a lot of osa kitty cases at CSU
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Many thanks to Dr. Worley for another pawesome program! 
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Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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It was very informative and worth listening to. Although the research was focused on dogs I recognized a similarity with my cat Mona who is front left leg amputee - she brings her left rear leg further forward than the right rear leg so she is fully in a tripod position.
As to a previous question Jerry asked about cats slipping on hardwood floors. My cats generally don't have a problem except when taking a corner very quickly then all legs are flying. However, I have noticed that Mona's rear left foot seems to slide forward on the hardwood, I'm not sure if that's how she chooses to walk/hop or if it's from the floor. When she runs there is no sliding and no visible hopping.
Kerren and Tripawd Mona
Kerren that was so nice of you to listen, thanks! We try to cover every topic from a feline angle as much as possible, and always look for more topics for kitties and doggies alike.
Thanks for sharing the observations about Mona's gait. I wonder if other front leg Tripawds do that on slippery floors? I don't recall Jerry, also a front left amp, sliding like that.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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