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admin wrote:
Jerry's Persistent Limp
Like many pet parents who are eventually presented a bone cancer diagnosis for their dog, we had no idea that Jerry's persistent limp was being caused by a tumor growing in his shoulder. When the surgeon at UC Davis told us Jerry had osteosarcoma, it (More) |
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Christine wrote:
Jose Cuervo
Meet Jose Cuervo When I first joined Tripawds in 2017, like many, it was because my beloved dog, Gabby, lost her leg to osteosarcoma and sadly lost her fight 4 months later. We still miss her greatly. She arrived at our home a year before our ol (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Tripawds Surgery Assistance for Forelimb Amputee Blue
Tripawds ASAP grant #50 went to Tripawds member briannaleigh03. The $500 will help pay for Blue's forelimb amputation surgery. Read on for his story, and learn more about the Tripawds Amputation Surgery Assistance Program. See if you or someone you k (More) |
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baileybird wrote:
The beginning of Bailey’s new journey
Hello, On December 1, 2021 we got the horrible news that Bailey had a preliminary diagnosis of osteosarcoma on her front right leg. She had her first orthopedic surgeon consultation and her vet is “not considering amputation as an option because of (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Tripawd Catahoula Mix Atticus Benefits from Free Rehab
Free pet rehab program grant #111 from the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab went to Tripawds community member meganandatticus. Free canine rehab therapy helps Tripawd Catahoula Mix Atticus recover and enjoy a happy healthy life on (More) |
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meganandatticus wrote:
Finding an Oncologist
We got Atticus’ osteosarcoma diagnosis on a Friday afternoon, right before Labor Day weekend. I spent the long weekend ugly crying, especially when I could tell Atticus was in pain. A few times he seemed particular unsettled, groaning and struggling (More) |
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meganandatticus wrote:
The Diagnosis
We have another dog, a disaster of a Great Dane named Spaghetti. Spaghetti had a bad few weeks of being a clumsy hot mess. We were dogsitting a friend’s Westie and he stepped on her foot and made her sore for days. He was running up the stairs and kn (More) |
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jerry wrote:
The Osteosarcoma Bone Cancer Fracture Risk is Real
Many dogs and cats with an osteosarcoma tumor get around well just before amputation surgery. But that doesn't mean the bone cancer fracture risk doesn't exist. In the days leading to amputation surgery, you might be thinking about a 'last hurrah on (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Tripawd Aureus Recovers with Canine Rehab
Free pet rehab program grant #109 from the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab went to Tripawds community member bmcconvill. Free canine rehab therapy helps Aureus recover and enjoy a happy healthy life on three legs. Read his story, and learn how you (More) |
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cheddarthegoudaboy wrote:
A mixed bag of updates: A tripawd with vestibular disease
Hi everyone! It has definitely been a while. Since the last update (over a year ago!) after recovering from his amputation, Cheddar underwent a course of carboplatin chemotherapy (5 doses, each spaced 3 weeks apart), and has been having regular check (More) |