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greydrizzle wrote:
This is Cole
This is Cole. He is a 5 year old English Mastiff. He is a sweet and sensitive boy who is happily bossed around by his two siblings, Rufus the cat and Ella, our other mastiff. He likes to lean on people and snuggle. He is stubborn. He snores and s (More) |
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admin wrote:
Big Fluffy Beds Are Not the Best for Tripawds
One helpful tip we like to share with new Tripawds members, is how to pick the best bed for recovering dogs. Orthopedic Beds Best for Tripawds Believe it or not, big fluffy pillow beds are not the best dog bed for three legged dogs. We do our best (More) |
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olliesmum wrote:
To amputate or not...a long but honest portrayal
My name is Christina, and for 5 1/2 years I've been the mum and guardian to a wonderful Bernese Mountain Dog named Oliver. We've had giant breeds in our family from the time I was 7 years old (Newfoundlands, Leonbergers, my Berner and just recently a (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Monbo the Mastiff's Magical Adventure
Today's Tripawd Tuesday wouldn't be possible without a second opinion provided by Tripawds' favorite fairy vet mother, Dr. Pam Wiltzius DVM of River Road Animal Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. Today we present Monbo the Mastiff! Tripawd French (More) |
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tressie wrote:
front leg deformity in Pyr/Akbash cross
I am fostering a one year old Great Pyrenees/Akbash cross who has ectrodactyly. Amputation is being considered, but I've been told that the giant breed dogs do very poorly with front leg amputation. Does anyone have experience with front leg ampu (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Frequently Asked Questions About Tripawd Dogs and Cats, Part 1
If you are facing the amputation decision for your dog or cat, we know how hard it is to envision your pet as a Tripawd. When doctors told us that Jerry's leg had to go, amputation wasn't an automatic decision for us. We debated it, because just coul (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Get-a-Grip Mobility Harness Handles the Big Dogs
The Get-a-Grip harness for mobility-impaired dogs is one of our favorite harnesses for Tripawds. This harness is especially useful for: Dogs recovering from amputation surgery, especially giant breed dogs Dogs who need extra lift assistance b (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Dogs Can Be Happy on Three, Says University of Minnesota Vet
Let's hear it for vets like Dr. Sara Fritz from the Oncology Department at the University of Minnesota's Veterinary Medical Center! Dr. Fritz sent Melissa and Tucker to our community when they were facing amputation, and she was kind enough to send (More) |