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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
(Almost) Four Weeks Post-Surgery
April 14, 2020. Wow. We have had a couple of severely rough days! About three nights ago Akeela began incessantly pacing around the bedroom. She was whining and panting and would occasionally yelp out suddenly. No amount of consoling would make (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Week Three Progress
April 9th, 2020 Yesterday marked our third week since surgery. This week has been a bit odd for us, but we did have a lot of big accomplishments! Earlier this week I assisted Akeela out onto our patio, so that she could watch the geese and our (More) |
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admin wrote:
Shop Tripawds to Support Small Business!
The Tripawds Gear Shop is your solution to support small business, and for faster shipping during this time of need. Shopping online is imperative while sheltering in place to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. And now more than ever, we all ne (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Two Weeks Progress
April 2, 2020 Yesterday was a big day for Akeela! She had her stitches removed, was given her first dose of chemotherapy, and had a rehab therapy consultation. I could barely get her out of the car by the time I got home. In fact, we had to carry (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Rehab Reimbursement Application
Tripawds.com offers an incredibly generous scholarship opportunity for individuals who take their dog to rehab therapy. Below is part of my essay that I submitted for this grant - April 1, 2020 My best friend and companion for 13 years is a White (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
One week in
March 26, 2020 The past two days seem to be much harder on Akeela. She sleeps almost 90% of the day and we have to really motivate her to go on her potty walks. We wait until she gets up on her own before we attempt any outings. Since she normally (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Vet Tips to Avoid a Remaining Leg Surgery for Tripawd Dogs
The very idea of a remaining leg surgery for Tripawd dogs is terrifying. Cruciate repairs, total hip replacement and other orthopedic surgery recoveries can do wonders, but recovery is tough. So today we are checking in with a vet expert to find out (More) |
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badger wrote:
Day 30: What a milestone!
I can't quite believe it's been 30 days, and wow, what a month! Apart from our own doggy dramas, we are also coping with the mind boggling fallout from the Corona Virus. On the positive side, I am "stuck" home with Badger so I'm do not have to worr (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Post operative treatment ...
March 26, 2020 The surgeon that I saw for Akeela’s surgery sent her limb off to a specialist to be tested (a little gruesome, if you ask me). They do this so that we know exactly what type of disease Akeela has, so that we know what kind of treatm (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Diet and Movement
March 26, 2020 Until Akeela gets her stitches out (14 days after surgery), she is only allowed out on short potty walks. We use a towel to help her down the stairs at our apartment, and she typically needs our help less first thing in the morning. (More) |