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Books, Websites, Support Groups and More About Dog and Cat Amputation

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Helpful Websites About Pet Amputation, Cancer and General Health Tips

Support Groups and Forums for Cats, Dogs or Both:

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• DOGS & CATS: Share your story and get fast feedback from members in the Tripawds Discussion Forums.

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• DOGS & CATS: Learn How to Get Affordable, Awesome Veterinary Care for Your Tripawd
• DOGS: Lessons from a Paralyzed Dog offers tips and support for dogs with paralysis.
• CATS: Learn about Vaccine Associated Sarcoma Amputation for Cats at the Pet Cancer Center.

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What to Expect After a Dog or Cat Amputation Diagnosis:

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• The Tripawds e-book library is the go-to place for Tripawd dog and cat amputation surgery, recovery and fitness tips.

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• Find out what to expect for your three-legged dog with Colorado State University expert Dr. Duerr.
• Get the details on Limb Amputation in Dogs and Cats from the Michigan Ave. Animal Hospital.
• Cat parents learn about life on three legs from International Cat Care article “Owning a Cat with an Amputated Limb.”
• Discover more information about Limb Amputation in Cats from Petplace.com.
• Read this PDF about management of Phantom Limb Pain in Tripawd Dogs, by TC Wait of Colorado.
• The American College of Veterinary Surgeons has great information and tips about dealing with your dog’s amputation surgery and recovery.

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Pet Loss Grief Support:

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• End-of-life and pet loss resources are available in the Tripawds “Coping with Loss” Discussion Forum.
• Learn poignant end-of-life lessons from your dog in the Legend of Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy.

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• Get free help before, during and after terminal illness with the Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support Group (online chats and in-person support circles located in the East Coast, USA)
• Get free help from professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling from the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Includes a live chat, discussion and more.
• Colorado State University’s Argus Institute offers nationwide counseling for anyone experiencing challenges surrounding their pet’s health care.
• UK residents may be especially comforted at the Ralph Site, a pet loss support community founded by emergency care veterinarian Shailen Jasani.
• Author Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed. has two great articles about pet loss Defining “Quality of Life” and Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss.
• The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has a Pet Loss and Bereavement for Pet Owners section on their website.
• For a list of veterinary hospice care resources and grief support counselors, visit Land of Pure Gold Foundation’s Vet Hospice Care page (scroll down about halfway).

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Physical Aids for Challenged Dogs and Cats:

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• Check out the Tripawds Gear blog for lots of ways you can help your Tripawd live strong.

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• Research when and how wheelchairs can help Tripawd dogs and cats.
• Ruff Wear is where Jerry got his helpful support dog harness.
• Eddie’s Wheels makes wheelchairs for dogs of all sizes including front wheel carts for forelimb amputees.

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Prosthetics and Orthotic Braces for Tripawd Dogs and Cats

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• Watch our video interviews to learn about prosthetics for three-legged pets.
• Read all Tripawds News Blog Posts about Prosthetics.

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• OrthoPets – Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Facts About 3-D Printing for Pet Prosthetics
• Video Interview with Dr. Felix Duerr: Prosthetics for three-legged amputee dogs
• Video Interview with Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little: FAQs About Artificial Limbs for Pets on Tripawd Talk Radio

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Pet Cancer Tips and Treatments:

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• Dr. Demian Dressler’s comprehensive Dog Cancer Survival Guide walks you through the cancer treatment journey.

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• Dr. Sue Ettinger gives the latest treatments when amputation is not an option.
• Rainbow’s Bridge has a good page explaining cancer and chemotherapy options.
• Veterinary Partners answers questions about osteosarcoma in dogs.
• The American College of Veterinary Surgeons features information about bone tumors in dogs and cats..
• The Canadian Veterinary Journal discusses the uses and benefits of Palliatve Radiation Therapy for osteosarcoma.
• A great general information site about pet cancer is The Pet Cancer Center.
• Cat parents can learn about Vaccine Associated Fibrosarcoma and Amputation in Cats at VeterinaryPartner.com.
• Australian members will find CanineCancer.org.au full of helpful information about pet cancer.
• Land of Pure Gold Foundation, has awesome information on canine cancer diagnosis, treatments, what to expect and giving programs for financial assistance.
• www.oncolink.com includes in-depth coverage of bone tumors in dogs and quality of life assessment.
• An overview of Histiocytic Diseases in Dogs (Canine Histiocytosis)

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Pet Cancer Holistic Treatment Alternatives:

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• Diet is one of the most important things you can do for cancer dogs. See Tripawd Hero diet tips for great examples.

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• Fight your dog’s cancer with K9 Immunity medicinal mushroom holistic therapy.
• Find cancer information, diet and supplement tips at DogAware.
• Discover vet-approved holistic cancer treatments at a Path with Paws, presented by Dr. Lena McCullough, DVM and certified veterinary acupuncturist.
• More holistic veterinarian-approved resources are found at MyHolisticPetVet.
• For a great summary of Treating Cancer and Immune Support systems, see this summary of the Hoxsey and Essaic Formula Holisitic treatments.
• Help Your Dog Fight Cancer is a website with lots of resources, based on Laurie Kaplan’s books about canine cancer.

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Find Holistic Veterinarians and other Health Practitioners for Dogs and Cats:

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• Find a holistic veterinary medical provider at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website directory.
• Locate acupuncture specialists in your area at the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture website..
• More acupuncture specialists in your area can be located at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine..
• Find international acupuncture specialists at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

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Find Certified Veterinary Rehab Vets and Techs:

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• Free Rehab for New Tripawds: Get details about reimbursement for your first consultation from the Tripawds Foundation through the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab. [/unordered_list]

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• Get a veterinarian (CCRP designed) 12-week canine rehab and nutrition plan to follow at home with Canine Rehab on Demand.
• Find an animal rehabilitation therapist (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
• Find a canine or feline rehab therapist (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee Directory.
• Learn about the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV).
• Find a Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRT, CCRP, CERP, and VMRT).
• Use the Interactive map at VitalVet.org to Find a Veterinary Rehab Professional Near You.
• In Canada: Check the Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• In the UK: Find a physio therapist from The Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists.
• In Australia: Find certified practitioners in the Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association Directory.

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General Health Care Tips for Tripawds:

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• Loving Life On Three Legs is filled with professional tips and tutorials for keeping amputee dogs fit and healthy, now available in the Tripawds Library.

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• Make the Tripawds Nutrition Blog your first stop in learning about Tripawd and general pet health
• Shirley’s Wellness Cafe is huge resource for lots of dog and cat health and pet cancer information.
• The Dog Food Advisor can help you pick the best food for your dog.
• BARF for Beginners by NJ Boxers, answers the Top 50 questions about the BARF diet for dogs.
• A handy Cat and Dog “BSA / Dosage Calculator” for determining drug dosages.

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Veterinary Clinical Trials:

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• Vet Cancer Clinical Trials is the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database of veterinary cancer trials around the U.S.
• Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium is network of twenty academic comparative oncology centers to assess novel therapies through clinical trials.

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The following organizations* also conduct canine cancer clinical trials:

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• Animal Clinical Investigation, Washington DC
• Veterinary Cancer Care Clinic, Santa Fe NM
• Veterinary Cancer Group, Southern CA
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA
• The Animal Medical Center, NY, NY
• The University of California at Davis
• Colorado State University at Fort Collins
• University of Florida at Gainesvile
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of Missouri at Columbia
• North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• Ohio State University at Columbus
• University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
• Purdue University in Indiana
• University of Tennesseee at Knoxville
• Washington State University at Pullman
• University of Wisconsin at Madison
• Australia: CanineCancer.org.au State Guide to clinical trials

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*This list is subject to change, please contact Tripawds with any updates.

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Advocacy and Fundraising Campaigns:

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• Please support The Tripawds Foundation to help improve the lives of our three-legged dog and cat heroes.

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• Be a Tripawds Advocate! Print your own free cards and flyers and displays to spread the word in your hometown.
• We love the Morris Animal Foundation for their work in finding causes and cures of pet cancer through veterinary research programs.
• The Puppy Up Foundation is furthering comparative oncology studies to uncover links between human and pet cancers.
• Our friends at Greyhounds Rock support canine cancer treatment and research.

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Pet Blogs and Other Stuff for Support After Dog and Cat Amputation Surgery

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• Browse the Tripawds Featured Blogs for the latest news, gear reviews, nutrition tips, fun gifts and more!

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• The Tripawds Gifts Blog is your headquarters for fun gifts for Tripawd pets and people.
• Tripawds Three Legged Cat and Dog Blogs chronicle the amazing lives of our resilient members.
• Christine Davis’ Lighthearted Press offers a selection of magical books celebrating people and their animal companions.

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