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maniacmads wrote:
Surgery Day
Today was the big day!! We gave her tranquilizers at 5 a.m. to help reduce her anxiety. It seemed to work - she was pretty chill! We dropped her off at 7 a.m. and were told her surgery was first thing in the morning. We left her with a bag of all (More) |
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4haunteddogs wrote:
Ruby update 10217
She was fine for the Vet all night. Didn't make a peep about her pain. She is being sent home tonight with gabapentin and more tramadol. I paid her amputation bill also and will receive a copy of the final paid bill tonight. Let's hope this entir (More) |
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4haunteddogs wrote:
Ruby back in Hospital
I had to take Ruby back into the Hospital tonight. She was in extreme pain when I came home from work. Crying, yelping out loud and wouldn't eat. I called her Vet on her cell phone, she didn't answer. I called the hospital in Anderson and she was (More) |
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Bender wrote:
Bender's Amputation & Recovery
Bender initially presented with lameness in his left forelimb and underwent x-rays to determine the cause. The first round of x-rays showed no sign of cancer but indicated elbow dysplasia and arthritis. He was prescribed Meticam for the inflammation (More) |
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amarty23 wrote:
How Sasha Became a Tripawd
Sasha's broken leg had been a long 10 weeks of healing and vet appointments. Eventually we were told she was okay to get her cast off and start increasing activity because their had been improvement in the healing of the leg. So a week later we took (More) |
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4haunteddogs wrote:
Ruby UPDATE 9317
Ruby UPDATE! She is doing really well. The wound is seeping a bit and the Vet changed her bandage again today. I believe the Vet is falling in love with her. She was asking me her history and where I got her. I told her that she was a farm dog that w (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Draco's Dad Receives Tripawds ASAP Grant
The Tripawds Foundation ASAP grant #7 goes to Tripawds member dracofez to help pay for Draco's amputation surgery. Read on for his story, and learn more about the Tripawds Amputation Surgery Assistance Program to see if you qualify. This grant (More) |
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wanderlustloki wrote:
What a difference a month makes!
I celebrated my one-month ampuversary on August 10th. I just know that Mommy and Daddy couldn't be prouder of me! Weeks two to four brought dramatic changes for this Tripawd, and I am excited to share! My hair is growing back. Those itchy s (More) |
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c1nicolei wrote:
It's so hard to say goodbye.
Sarge has slowed down in the last few months, but has faced each day like a warrior. The night before last he was clearly distressed and we actually thought we might lose him. He became unresponsive very quickly, his gums were white as paper and he (More) |
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wanderlustloki wrote:
Ups and downs of week one
Post-op Day 2 I started to feel like myself again. Mommy had slept in my bed with me, so I woke her up bright and early for a potty outing. After that, she took off my dressing, cleaned my incision, and put me in this spiffy compression shirt! It's (More) |