r/tripawds

My dog had a play date today… we had to turn off the splash pad so she’d actually play with her friend lol

She’s 6 year 2 month old Great Dane that was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma

It’s been around two weeks since I lost my best bud. I don’t normally post things, but this page helped me when it came time to make that fucking tough decision.

 

My dog Cali was 4.5 years old when she started limping on her front right leg. I brought her to the vet and they gave her meds at first, but she kept limping. I brought her back for X-rays, and the last thing I thought she could have was cancer. When the results came back and the vet talked to me about what they saw (osteosarcoma), my whole world shattered.

 

I didn’t even think amputation for a dog her size was possible (150 lb Great Dane). After going to the emergency room the next day at the biggest animal hospital around, I was finally seen by their vet and they gave me the options of amputation, chemo, or nothing.

 

It was the hardest decision I ever had to make because I couldn’t imagine her with 3 legs, or putting her through all of that and having her wake up wondering where her leg was, then looking up at me thinking, “What have you done to me?”

 

It wasn’t easy, but what it came down to for me was that she was already in a lot of pain with this bum leg that was hurting her, and I wanted to take that pain away. I didn’t know how she would do getting around afterward, but I went through with it in the hopes of giving her a shot to beat this. Maybe cutting it out would work. I prayed it hadn’t spread.

 

She got around pretty good at first. It took her at least a month to really start feeling comfortable. But after a little while, she was good. She was happy as could be. We would go to the park, go swimming — she was solid.

 

I hated when people at the dog park would say, “Oh, that poor dog,” or anything that made her seem less than. The way I saw it, we were good, we were solid, and we were in this together.

 

She lasted 9 months with an amputated leg, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

 

She really was the best dog ever. I miss her so bad.

Bramble is just under a year old, estimated as he was a stray. He came home with me 7 days post-op. We are both learning what it's like to have 3 legs and I'm finding he's capable of so much.

I was helping him get in the car and then happened to use the back passenger side and he hopped in on his own. Today he was suddenly flying up onto my bed, squirrel toy and all.

She was hit by a truck Wednesday. She's a catahoula leopard dog named Bayou Baby and I don't want her to suffer. What should I expect?

Sandman is available for adoption in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite being a tripawd, he moves more quickly than most four-leggers! He’ll have that ball fetched and back to you in no time at all. More info about him and how to adopt can be found here: https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/ALMD/A052730

Does anyone have experience with radiation and osteosarcoma? Specifically stereotactic? I know it’s a less common method but a lot more precise with supposedly better results. Tripawd photo tax for attention 🥰

My boy mudge just had left front leg amputation surgery 8 days ago. Codeine wore off after day 6, and he has been crying ever since! I called the vet, and they say it's to be expected. The stitching and everything else seems normal, and they upped his nerve pain meds... But he absolutely screams periodically throughout the day, and it breaks my heart. Can I do anything else to help him?

Tomorrow is the day, this sweet girl is going in for her surgery to get rid of the pain and cancer in her leg. Any tips or advice for once she comes home? I was feeling really good last week once we made the decision but now that is so close I’m freaking out just a little. Just want to make sure we are watching out for things and giving her all the great care she deserves in recovery. Trying to gather any questions I will have for the vet in the morning but if anyone has anything they wished they would’ve asked lay it on me!

Meet Snoop everyone!

My fiancee and I got this little guy back in February after a local shelter posted that this poor boy was having his leg amputated and desperately needed a foster.

I was definitely nervous at first as we just moved into our first home and Snoop is our first dog together. I wasn't sure what went into caring for a tripawd.

The shelter told us that he had "trauma" (he was shot. They just didn't want to flat out say that) it completely destroyed his front right elbow which naturally healed with the joint fused together. He was found in rural Georgia using that leg as a crutch to walk around which they said was causing him a lot of pain. We had also found out that he still has 2 BB's in him and he was very much heartworm positive.

A few days ago we passed the 8 week mark of his heartworm treatment so he can start being the wacko lil puppy he is, he's 2~3 years old and ~55lbs. He loves to play and run around and I've even brought him to work with me a few times and he's super well behaved.

We honestly got so lucky that he is in our lives and gets around like he doesn't even realize he only has 3 legs despite him tripping every once in a while.

Hello! Like the title says, we’re looking at adopting a puppy with little T-Rex nubbins for both front legs. From what we’ve seen, she can move around and play, mostly by scooting with her back legs, and has plenty of energy. We’d be working with the rescue to get her a wheelchair/mobility aid.

I’ve worked with special needs animals before, which is why the rescue reached out to me, but this would be the most extreme in terms of mobility needs. And I’ve mostly dealt with adults.

Looking for tips, general wisdom, things I may not be thinking about. She’s only 4 months old, so what does training look like for a young puppy with limited mobility? I do have access to a pool for low impact exercise.

This is farley, very happy 13 year old 3 legged retriever💛 he is a cheeky old gentlemen☺️

Our girl joined the club this last Friday due to a recurring, aggressive mast cell tumor that thankfully appears to have stayed localized to her leg.

She’s doing well so far and very proud of her. Expecting some challenges around days 3-5 as other drugs and anesthesia continue to wear off, but we’ll manage through with her med protocols.

She hates the sling for support (expected from past procedures), but is getting around okay. Peed finally last night and did so with no assistance. Eating healthy meals and just waiting for her poop finally.

Little nervous about her other back leg due to a previous break and surgery, but keeping an eye on that so she doesn’t strain it.