How to Care for Three-Legged Tripawd Dogs and Cats After Amputation

Happy Six Month Ampuversary, Zeke

April 29, 2008 by jerry

When a dog is diagnosed with bone cancer, veterinarians tend to give pawrents the worst case scenario. In my situation, my doctor at UC Davis said I would be lucky to get six more months out of life. Ha! Wrong!

Now, we know that their intentions are good, but when humans learn that their beloved furry friend might only have a couple of months of good health left, it’s too easy for them to focus on that number. Sometimes, pawrents don’t want to put a dog through amputation because they think he won’t live long enough to recover from it.

But many times, that’s not what happens.

Tri-Stix: Comical Adventures About Life on Three Legs

February 26, 2021April 27, 2008 by jerry

Tristix, the first comic strip by and about three legged tripod dogs.

Bella’s Pain Relief Pack Relieves My Pain

November 13, 2023April 24, 2008 by jerry

Product review with video shows Bella’s Hot-n-Cold Pain Relief Pack soothes dog arthritis and hip dysplasia and helps pets heal from amputation surgery.

My Chemotherapy Check-Up: Dr. Mullins Gives Me an “A”

August 25, 2021April 23, 2008 by jerry

Jerry’s metronomic therapy follow up appointment with Dr. Mullins at the Veterinary Cancer Care center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Daisy: A Senior Gal Lives Her Golden Years on Three Legs

September 30, 2021April 22, 2008 by jerry

Many times, pawrents aren’t sure if they should go ahead with an amputation on their senior dog. Of course all situations are very different, and there are no right answers. Lots of things about the dog’s existing health issues need to be taken into consideration.

But when a senior dog with osteosarcoma is otherwise in fair health, amputation can immediately alleviate the pain from bone cancer. And despite surgery recovery time and a bit of a learning curve, living out life on three legs can be a true gift for older dogs.

“Its all about growing old together,” says my friend Sasha, dog mom of my special girl Lalla. “A senior dog needs gentle exercise . . . and a pain free life in the ‘golden years’ is the greatest gift you can give to your senior dog.”

Daisy is a great example.

Call for Entries: Tripawds Heroes and Tributes, the Second Edition

September 5, 2011April 19, 2008 by jerry

Authors seeking stories about three-legged dogs and bone cancer survivors for second edition of Tripod Heroes and Tributes book and fundraiser.

Atomic Jerry Hops Across the Desert

April 17, 2008 by jerry

Atomic tripod Jerry shows what dogs on chemotherapy can do at the Trinity Test Site in New Mexico.

Taylor leaves a legacy of support.

April 16, 2008 by jerry

A tribute to Taylor offers support for coping with loss to canine cancer in discussion forums about when to say when.

Fighting Osteosarcoma with My K9 Immunity Clinial Trial

May 20, 2014April 12, 2008 by jerry

Cancer survivor Jerry participates in clinical study examining the effects of K9 Immunity immune boosting supplement.

Are we not dog?

November 13, 2023April 10, 2008 by jerry

Ever since Jim heard the Big Dog talk about his daily mantra for Malcolm, he’s been thinking up one to keep my tail wagging every day.

After Malcolm’s osteosarcoma metastasized, Luke would wake him every morning with a resounding “we will never give up” … and now, Jim has proven his age by adapting some of his favorite Devo lyrics:

We shall attack this day with vigor vim vitality and punch!

And as they say … you know that’s pep! But I just tell him, Duh. That’s how we dogs greet everyday anyway. Does this look like I’m about to let a little thing like cancer let me down?