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greydrizzle wrote:
No Dad, I Can Do It Myself
Yesterday was my first day back at work but my husband still stayed home with him. He has been walking pretty well with us beside him and hasn't needed the rear part of the help em up harness for a few days. He has moved around the room a few times a (More) |
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neka03 wrote:
hard to believe something is eating her from the inside.
So I wanted to just update... its a bit hard to wrap my head around even though I knew walking into it the worst case scenario, but I guess I hoped.. just hoped.. it could be a random fluke.. I took my girl down to the U of I on monday for a CT s (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Vet Expert Mike Petty Shares Tripawd Pain Management Tips
Tripawds can do lots of things that four legged animals can do, but it can often come at a cost. Shoulder, neck and hip pain is something most Tripawds will experience just because of their altered gait. Unfortunately dogs and cats are really great a (More) |
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greydrizzle wrote:
First Night Home
I posted about this in the forums because we are overwhelmed and could use the advice and support. We picked him up around 4 this afternoon and took him to chemo before coming home. He was really excited to see his sister and he ate but the pain medi (More) |
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jerry wrote:
What Rehabilitation Therapy Can Do for Your Tripawd (and how to start for free!)
It wasn't too long ago when most vets encouraged pet parents to let their new Tripawd do whatever they want after incision stitches come out. Everyone believed that the new amputee would get strong on their own, "self-regulate" and cut back on activ (More) |
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msjessicalc wrote:
Two Days to Go...
Nobody can say that 10 years is old for a cat... Look at this little baby!! Hey All! On the whole, we're still thinking positive for Thursday's amputation. To be honest, my nerves have just been through the roof because I feel like it can't (More) |
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Jackson wrote:
The next chapter...Zoledronate
1/7/16 It's a new year and bright things are on the horizon for Jackson & I as we continue this journey together. Christmas & New Year proved to be uneventful once Jackson got over his reflux incident he was so happy to see his cousins Ro (More) |
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greydrizzle wrote:
Surgery Tomorrow (We Hope)
We have been focusing on Cole and Ella today with a ton of extra snuggles. We have pretty much been all about the dogs and the cuddles for the last few weeks. Above is from tonight. Below is Cole and Ella from last weekend. Actually, this is what (More) |
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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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msjessicalc wrote:
Five Days Until Surgery...
If you've read Harley's story in the About section, she's scheduled for a full-leg amputation on her right hind leg on Thursday. So far, we are calm and doing whatever research that we can to ensure a speedy recovery, and a smooth trans (More) |