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oneshortofadozen wrote:
Day 2 - She's Home!
As the vet put it, LM is back to her "spicy" self so it was time to send her home! LM is in our spare bedroom that we use for an office while she recovers and to keep her away from the other two cats. It's a pretty small room, but there is a desk (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Is Gabapentin Safe for Dogs and Cats After Amputation Surgery?
Another Animal Pain Awareness Month is ending, but not before we discuss how gabapentin is safe for cats and dogs. Keep reading to learn about how Gabapentin works in each species, the possible side-effects, and if Gabapentin is enough for post-ampu (More) |
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jerry wrote:
3 Tips About Cannabis and CBD for Pet Pain
If your Tripawd is hurting, you might be wondering "What does cannabis and CBD for pet pain do to make dogs and cats feel better?" Does cannabis and CBD for pet pain work? Let's find out! In this month's Animal Pain Awareness Month edition of (More) |
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ccbusch wrote:
Alternative limb muscle spasms
I have an 11-year-old American short-haired, male cat that I opted to have his right hind leg amputated after I learned he had bone cancer 5 months ago. He initially had some difficulties (behaviorally) recovering but after his stitches were remov (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Best Cat and Dog Amputation Pain Medications in 2022
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to discuss cat and dog amputation pain medications given to pet parents after surgery. Today we explore the latest thinking, with guidance from a leading vet surgeon, Dr. Step (More) |
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Purrkins wrote:
The Boys Cardiologist Appts and some GOOD MEWS
The boys go to the Cardiologist. Waiting on the cardiologist. Dr. Weder We got the best news possible for both the boy's Cardiologist appt. Saxton recheck and Purrkins evaluation. !!! The meds are helping Saxton (only two weeks). Close to a mira (More) |
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Purrkins wrote:
Saxton Cardiologist appt our broken hearts
Saxton Cardiologist appt Well, here we are, like it or not! Saxton's cardiologist appt did not go as we had all HOPED. We received devasting news! Saxton's heart is literally broken. He has an unclassified form of heart disease, meaning it does not (More) |
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marleymoo wrote:
Meet Marley
Marley is an 11-year-old GSD/husky mix who I adopted in 2012 as a playmate for my other pup - it was love at first sight! She's a beautiful pup, and so spunky, feisty, and talkative. We have a super special bond; she's my best buddy and we've been th (More) |
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Purrkins wrote:
Sexy Saxton needing some pawsitivity, good juju, and prayers, please
All about our Sexy Saxton and our Unkown New Chapter Sun puddling Saxtons health history Saxton has significant PTSD from all his past vet experiences; he needed Msu countless times at 8 weeks of age for IBD. We managed the IBD well. Then constip (More) |
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stellabelle wrote:
Life as a tripawd: what we learned
Stella was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma on October 15th, 2020, her right forelimb was amputated November 5th, 2020 (three days after her 7th birthday), and she finished chemotherapy at the end of January 2021. It's been over 19 months sin (More) |