“Cool Tips for Tripawd Cats” Book is Here to Help
Three-legged cats are the subject of Tripawds.com’s latest project, the Cool Tips for Tripawd Cats book about feline amputees.
Three-legged cats are the subject of Tripawds.com’s latest project, the Cool Tips for Tripawd Cats book about feline amputees.
Tripawds Foundation learns about amputee care at our biggest event yet, the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tripawds tri-kitty bloggers share stories and treatment plans for Vaccine Associated Sarcomas in three legged cats.
Fun three legged kitty video shares ten helpful tips to know about Tripawd cats.
Litterbox tips for three-legged cats recovering after amputation surgery. Tripawds provides many helpful articles and videos to help tri-kitties.
Tripawd Tuesday spotlights Fredo, a Tripawd cat who lost his leg to adenocarcinoma cancer and had several chemotherapy sessions.
Learn all about three-legged amputee cats missing a front leg, from Tripawds community members who share advice about jumping, balance and meerkat posing!
A Tripawd Tuesday salute to Mona, a three-legged cat who lost her leg to a vaccine associated fibrosarcoma cancer tumor.
Hoppy Tripawd Tuesday everypawdy! With each new member who joins us, we learn something new. Today we’ll spotlight one of our newest wise teachers, Dao the Chinese Cat.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="472"]Dao recently introduced us to kitty hydrotherapy. Who knew?!
Hydrotherapy, is suggested by the vet. Without other options, we took it. . And it seems like miracle happens.. it worked! Yes, you throw a cat in a water treadmill, and 5 sessions later.. he can walk again!!
And finally, Doa Doa following his therapy today… Looking good ! His confidence has improved so much and his balance and co-ordination is really coming along… We are all so pleased with his progress…
(this kitty is not Dao, but an example of cat hydrotherapy. To see Dao in his hydro session, click here).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8i2VZky8w
We especially love how Dao’s people are very honest about his adaptation to life on three legs. Their blog entries show what the “new normal” is like for many, and how important it is to be grateful for every accomplishment we might have once dismissed as a little thing.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="482"][caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="456"]He cannot play with ribbons anymore because he cannot run. He will slowly walk, but no longer running. He is very careful with walking, and you know it might fall at some point. He is not too stress about it, but he still has difficulties with balancing if he get up from a lying position. He will cry and ask for help.
The hydrotherapy helps us, from him needing help with walking every steps, to giving him independence. We are absolutely grateful; but we are still adapting to the new life.
It seems not long ago we thought we will lose him to cancer, but when you see him sunbathing in the garden, it’s worth everything.
Follow along with Dao’s three-legged adventures: Dao the Chinese Cat.
Each Tuesday, Tripawds from around the world can enter for a chance to be “Tripawd of the Week.” Just share your Tripawd’s story and you’re entered to win! On every Tuesday of the week, tell us about your three-legged hero here in the Tripawds Discussion Forums or on the Tripawds Facebook page. Just follow these easy steps:
All entries must be received by Saturday at 11:59 pm. One Tripawd story will be selected at random to be featured the following Tuesday.