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okieto23 wrote:
We're home!
Well we've been off the grid for a few days - I ended up having a biopsy done on the tumor to make sure it was not a terrible malignancy, at which point I would not have put him through the amputation. Good news came back last Friday - the tum (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Day in the Life of TriKitty Charlie
This community's come a long way. Today, Tripawd Cats are a growing part of the Tripawds Nation and nothing could make us hopper. We love sharing the news about how well three-legged cats can do with one less leg! Recently, Charlie the Cat Amputee ga (More) |
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obliquered wrote:
Six Months Out and Doing Great!
It's been a busy six months since Charlie had his surgery, so I wanted to come by and give an update! The bottom line is, Charlie is doing great! His pathology finally came back and I am happy to say that it was confirmed that he did have a chondrosa (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Liam Runs Again After Scapulectomy Surgery Recovery
In December we told you about Liam, a 13-year old sled dog who had just been diagnosed with a chondrosarcoma tumor in his scapula. In many cases dogs will lose their leg to this type of cancer, but Liam was a great candidate for a partial scapulectom (More) |
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jerry wrote:
How Scapulectomy Surgery Treats Dogs and Cats Scapula Tumors
Scapula cancer tumors in dogs and cats are rare but if your pet has one, be sure to ask your veterinary surgeon if a "scapulectomy" is an option. This procedure is complicated and not all pets are candidates, but if yours is, a scapulectomy can save (More) |
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jupiterb wrote:
Reflections and Treatments
It's been almost a month since we lost our baby girl. It's still really hard to believe that she's gone. Death is just so permanent, and it happened so much faster that we thought it would. While we never did get an official diagnosis via biopsy, all (More) |
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jupiterb wrote:
What Next?
After the initial shock had worn off, we got to work. What is bone cancer, is it a death sentence? Can we fight it or is this the end? What the hell is a Tripawd...oh I get it, that's cute. WAIT, WHAT, cut off her leg, are you freaking kidding me!?! (More) |
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ohmynixon wrote:
It Was Always On Borrowed Time
It is confession time. I have a shady past. I am a fugitive from justice. When I started this blog, I decided to wait to tell exactly how I found my humans until once I passed beyond The Rim. That happened today on June 6, around 12:30 EDT. I'm (More) |
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teammac wrote:
'Mac The Hero Dog' Video
I haven't updated you in a little while. Mac's surgery was 2 weeks plus 2 days ago, and his progress is incredible. I shared on the blog page how upset we were when we were told the pathologist was wrong in his diagnosis of Chondrosarcoma, and tha (More) |
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teammac wrote:
Mac's Journey Starts Today - Surgery Time
Today is the big day. We dropped Mac off this morning at the animal hospital for his front right leg amputation. Needless to say, this has been a roller coaster of events. Just 2 weeks ago, I woke up excited and ready to meet this orthopedic speci (More) |