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dumainedog wrote:
The last word I ever wanted to hear from my vet was Osteosarcoma
As I type this, my drool-slinging, hair-shedding, 132 pound housemate is having an i.v. put in place and will soon undergo a surgery I could not have believed just two weeks ago. It was just a slight limp. Hardly noticeable. No big deal. Even (More) |
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jillyd wrote:
Rufus's Journey
Well, Rufus had his surgery yesterday so I thought I'd start a blog to document how things go. About 6 weeks ago, we noticed him limping. Initially we thought it was his left front leg because we found a small nodule between his pads. That turne (More) |
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jillyd wrote:
Giant Breed Amputation
My 190 lb Newfoundland had suspected osteosarcoma in his front right leg and the vet is recommending amputation. Are there others out there with giant breeds who have had a front leg removed? We are worried about him getting around due to his size, (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Great Dane Eurydice Changes the World
It's said that all dogs have a job to do and Great Dane Eurydice is no exception. Thanks to this magnificent beauty, never again will a giant breed dog be instantly dismissed as a candidate for amputation. Standing tall on three legs. Tip (More) |
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5chuppies wrote:
Honoring Sweet Teddy Bear, Patchys Daddy
Today I want to honor my sweet sweet teddy bear! He crossed over the bridge one year ago tomorrow of osteosarcoma. Unfortunately at that time we were very misinformed about giant breeds and amputation and not aware until it was way too late, of t (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Salute to the Tripawds Nation on Jerry Day
Eight years ago we made one of the hardest decisions a pet parent ever makes. After a courageous two year victory against osteosarcoma, Jerry told us he was ready for his next assignment. While camped under the big blue Wyoming sky in Yellowstone (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Limb Cancer, Amputation and Pet Paralysis Facts About Dogs and Cats
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and today we're teaming up with our friend Sharon from Lessons from a Paralyzed Dog to share facts about limb cancer, amputation and pet paralysis. Like Tripawds, Sharon offers support to worried pet parents. Her (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Web Master is a Front Leg Tripawd Harness Too
When Tripawds Founder Spirit Jerry wore the first Web Master harness by Ruffwear, we knew this device was something special. The harness has improved greatly through the years and today Ruffwear's Web Master Plus is the best front leg Tripawd harness (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Trey's Adventures with his Tripawd Wheelchair
Most canine amputees get along well without a Tripawd wheelchair. But for those with mobility issues and also giant breed dogs, a set of wheels can boost their quality of life. For instance, check out how Trey (aka Wildest Dream Trés Spécial) is d (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Cemil Celebrates Seven Years!
You are gonna love today's Tripawd Tuesday hero. Some of you old time members may recall hearing about Cemil, an Antolian Shepherd diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2009. Today we are THRILLED to tell you that seven...yes, SEVEN years later he is going (More) |