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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Stevie the Cat Versus the Pit Viper Snake
Dogs and cats become amputees for many reasons. Snake bites are one scary reason why. Today's Tripawd Tuesday spotlights the story of Stevie the cat versus the pit viper snake. Guess who won? Stevie, of course! Check out the deets and prepare to be a (More) |
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stellabelle wrote:
Amputation
On November 5th, 2020, we woke up early in the morning and drove an hour in the dark to drop off Stella for her amputation. I felt so many mixed emotions: relief that we were finally taking action against what we now knew for certain was cance (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Rehab Helps Senior Tripawd Max Love Life on Three Legs
Maggie Moo Rehab Grant #118 went to Tripawds community member maxitaxi2011. The free canine rehab consultation helps Senior Tripawd Max stay strong and enjoy a happy healthy life on three legs. Read his story, and learn how you can get a free veterin (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Cat Limb Amputation Surgery for Juliette
Tripawds ASAP grant #53 is helping Tripawds member marie4poches pay for Juliette's cat limb amputation surgery. Read on for her Tri-kitty tale, and learn more about the Tripawds Amputation Surgery Assistance Program. See if you or someone you know qu (More) |
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gideon1421 wrote:
Updates
I haven't been posting much since there's not much to report! Gideon is doing so great. Off of opioids but still on Gabapentin for now, mostly so he doesn't go crazy trying to rip out his staples. He's officially allowed to be at full activity level, (More) |
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meganandatticus wrote:
Day 3- Megan Sleeps 45 minutes
September 29th, 2021 Kevin had to get up and go to work at 5am, so I was on my own with about 45 minutes of sleep. Atticus still was not getting up or walking without heavy assistance. I was reaching the level of sleep deprivation where I was a (More) |
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meganandatticus wrote:
Staging- Abdominal Ultrasound
We had a 10am appointment to drop off Atticus for his ultrasound. I loaded him up with Trazadone and Gabapentin, in the hopes he wouldn’t need to be sedated. VCSS was busy, busy busy that morning. After calling to let them know we were outside it (More) |
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mkfitzgerald wrote:
Pathology Result Is In
Good News! The doctor called with the pathology results this evening and we have clear margins -- cancer-free margins. The surgeon says he may not need to have to radiation therapy, although the oncologist may still recommend it to get any potentiall (More) |
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mkfitzgerald wrote:
Doing Well After Surgery
Apologies for the brief absence, I had to catch up on work obligations. Sadly, work places do not recognize cats as family members and provide appropriate leave. Castiel is doing really well. After a rough night in which he doggedly tore off his c (More) |
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mkfitzgerald wrote:
Castiel Comes Home from Hospital
We had a good check-up this morning. Aside from taking out his medicine catheter last night and fussing with his cone, Castiel did well overnight. The nurse said he was trying to ambulate, although he was not doing too well at balancing yet. She s (More) |