Use the form below to search the entire Tripawds network of more than 2,000 three legged dog and cat member blogs for answers to your questions about cat and dog amputation recovery.
Find More Help:
- Search the Discussion Forums
- Tripawds Blogs Directory
- Tripawds Members Directory
- Bookmark Jerry’s Required Reading List for more help!
- Subscribe to the Tripawds Newsletter for email updates.
Download free Tripawd Heroes e-book and get top tips from vets!
Download e-books for best cat and dog amputation recovery tips.
No time to search? Find fast answers to the most common recovery and care questions in the Tripawds e-books library.
Search All Tripawds Blogs Here:
| Posts | |
|
jerry wrote:
Members Share Tips to Give Pills to Cats After Amputation
It's not easy to give pills to a cat after surgery, especially if you've never had to care for a new amputee. Thankfully, our wonderful Trikitty community is ready to help! Pills? Capsules? Liquid? Here's how members handle each one. How to Give (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
How Gabapentin Works in Tripawds for Acute and Chronic Pain
More vets than ever seem to be prescribing the nerve pain drug Gabapentin for acute and chronic pain in animals. But exactly how Gabapentin works in Tripawds (and other pets!) has always seemed like a mystery--until now. Sit back for a plain English (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
St. John's Wort Can Help Phantom Pain in Tripawds
Sometimes the go-to remedy of Gabapentin and other treatments don't help phantom pain in Tripawds. That's when it might be time to incorporate another remedy in your post-amputation toolkit, the herb St. John's Wort or its homeopathic version, Hyperi (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
How to Manage Pet Amputation Recovery Pain
Whether you have a dog or cat, learning how to manage pet amputation recovery pain is one of the trickiest parts of the Tripawds journey. Learn the latest post-amputation pet pain management methods. Your pet is much better off if you kn (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
Loki's Life Lessons and Tips for Tripawds
Our community is stronger because of the tips for Tripawds everyone shares. When we mention things that make your three-legged life easier, the whole community benefits. Today we are hoppy to share a few of Wanderlust Loki's Tips for a Hoppy Life. (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
Dr. Downing Explains Phantom Leg Pain in Pets
Tripawd pain management has come a long way, but it still has room for improvement. Too many of our members are not given the most current treatments to avoid it before and after amputation surgery. Another great video from vet pain expert & (More) |
|
kalkitty wrote:
Helpful Ideas to Survive Post Surgery
Introduction: The help I received reading the Tripawds site and ebook was truly priceless in preparing me for my cat's surgery and preparing our home for his return. The oncology vet told me about Tripawds, and I couldn't thank her enough. I read (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
Is Your Tripawd in Pain? Dr. Downing Explains How to Tell.
Amputation recovery is a constant guessing game of asking yourself: "Is my new Tripawd in pain?" Today you'll learn how tell, with world-renowned animal pain management expert Dr. Robin Downing. Know the pain signals to watch for in your Tripawd. (More) |
|
|
jerry wrote:
Help Your Tripawd Live Better with Dr. Robin Downing
To help a Tripawd live better on three, we must learn the best ways to prevent and manage pain. Today kicks off a seven-part Tripawds Pain Management video series, with world-renowned veterinary pain management trailblazer Dr. Robin Downing. Stick (More) |
|
wanderlustloki wrote:
Seems like yesterday... but it's been TWO years?!
Hi everyone! I've been meaning to update you all on my first few months and first year as a Tripawd, but it seems I've been too busy enjoying life! Why, it feels like just yesterday that I ditched my bad leg, but Mommy and Daddy say that I've been (More) |