Archive for October 28th, 2008

dock diving lab Rownik lost to cancer surgery complicationsWhile we hear lots of success stories in the forums from three legged heroes and tripawd cancer survivors, we can’t stress enough that every dog is different. Sadly, problems can arise when it comes to amputation.

Take Rownik for instance. This otherwise healthy young pup was recently lost due to complications from amputation surgery for a malignant tumor.

Our most sincere thoughts and best wishes go out to his people who were generous enough to donate the Ruff Wear harness they purchased prior to Rownik’s surgery to another dog in need.

As Yer Big Dog recently told us about his 2,000 mile cancer research walk, “this is no longer a cause, it’s a war” … and we must continue our battles together, fully aware that we will win some and lose some.

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Please join us for our first official “Ask a Vet” chat will take place on Wednesday, October 29 at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific.

Our vet will be Dr. Pam Wiltzius, a veterinarian in Puyallup, Washington. She has generously offered to participate in this informal chat session as her schedule permits.

Dr. Wiltzius graduated in 1992 from University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2003, she and her husband moved to Puyallup, WA where she currently works at River Road Animal Hospital. They have 3 dogs, 3 birds, and 1 lizard.

Looking forward to chatting with you on Wednesday, 10/29!

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