After finally receiving our new camera – long story – we are excited to present our review complete with demonstration video … and even more excited to announce that we have partnered with Bella’s so you can now save 10% on every purchase.
Read on for the complete review and to learn how you can save on some great products just by using our “TRIPAWDS” coupon code!
We went to visit my girlfriends at the Veterinary Cancer Center last week, and I’m happy to report that I’m doing great!
My bloodwork was “perfect,” according to Nurse Kelly, and when Dr. Mullins did her magical Reiki therapy exam on me, she says that I look and feel wonderful.
Many times, pawrents aren’t sure if they should go ahead with an amputation on their senior dog. Of course all situations are very different, and there are no right answers. Lots of things about the dog’s existing health issues need to be taken into consideration.
But when a senior dog with osteosarcoma is otherwise in fair health, amputation can immediately alleviate the pain from bone cancer. And despite surgery recovery time and a bit of a learning curve, living out life on three legs can be a true gift for older dogs.
“Its all about growing old together,” says my friend Sasha, dog mom of my special girl Lalla. “A senior dog needs gentle exercise . . . and a pain free life in the ‘golden years’ is the greatest gift you can give to your senior dog.”
You might have heard . . . the first Tripawd Heroes and Tributes book was a great success! Today, we are looking for more stories, for the second edition of this special coffee-table tribute book that’s all about Tripawds, both past and present.
We want to show the world that it’s better to hop on three legs than limp on four, and we want you to be in the book too! Just send us photos and a short bio of your Tripawd pal. Help us shine a light on the amazing qualities of thee-legged dogs!
Just send us your story with a few high resolution photos, and we’ll publish a custom version featuring your furry friend on the cover.
This is an going project, which we hope you will want to be a part of. Our ultimate goal with it, is to mass market a published book with many stories, to increase awareness about the amazing ability of three legged dogs everywhere!
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When a dog goes on chemo, a lot of pawrents wonder if they have to use caution when touching or petting their beloved furry friend. My pawrents wondered if I would glow in the dark! Well, I’m here to tell you, fear not, dogs on chemo are nothing to be afraid of. Sure, you have to use a little care when handling those special chemo pills, but that’s about it. We aren’t radioactive, and we won’t cause your TV to act funny either!
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Taylor was 10 years old when diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October, 2007 and was just recently laid to rest on April 14. That nasty cancer reared its ugly head again after loving life as a tripawd for six months. Not bad for an old dog!
We sympathize because we know this is a difficult time. It’s never easy losing a loved one. But we are also grateful to Taylor’s people for sharing their feelings in this heartfelt discussion about when to say when.
By reaching out for support, not only did they get lots of kind words and helpful advice, but they have certainly helped those seeking solace in the future during such a difficult time.
We also know Taylor is eternally grateful for all they did to ensure his quality of life. He is at peace now, and proud of his people. Bless him, and them.
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Hooking up with the wonderful people at the Veterinary Cancer Care clinic has been great for my health. The clinic is very forward thinking. Not only are we treating my cancer metastasis with the Metronomic Protocol, but I am also participating in their K9 Immunity Clinical Trial
Mom and Dad knew about K9 Immunity, but had never tried it before. It’s a supplement made from medicinal mushrooms, that’s supposed to help my immune system out. When I first got sick, they chose to focus on giving me a narrow list of supplements to keep me healthy, so that they could eventually measure the results of my supplement regime against osteosarcoma dogs who had not been on those same supplements.
But then my cancer returned, and Mom and Dad decided to take out the big guns. The Veterinary Cancer Care clinic is doing a clinical trial with K9 Immunity, and I am so happy to report that I was selected for it.
Ever since Jim heard the Big Dog talk about his daily mantra for Malcolm, he’s been thinking up one to keep my tail wagging every day.
After Malcolm’s osteosarcoma metastasized, Luke would wake him every morning with a resounding “we will never give up” … and now, Jim has proven his age by adapting some of his favorite Devo lyrics:
We shall attack this day with vigor vim vitality and punch!
And as they say … you know that’s pep! But I just tell him, Duh. That’s how we dogs greet everyday anyway. Does this look like I’m about to let a little thing like cancer let me down?
We just received the sad news that my tripawd pal Rocky has passed away after living (and loving) life on three legs for nearly two years.
Rocky was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in July, 2006 and his wonderful people immediately went into action for their beloved pup. After amputation and chemotherapy, this nine year old shepherd mix bounced back and was “cancer free, and doing GREAT” until recently. He left us to rest in peace on April 3, 2008.
You will be dearly missed Rocketman. We were honored to be part of your extended pack.
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My pawrents just finished with the wonderful people at my oncology clinic, to try to give you all an idea of what treatment options are available when dealing with lung metastasis.
So, thanks to information given by Dr. Mullins and Nurse Kelly, they put together this OSA Metastasis Treatment Cost Options Chart that outlines ways to treat metastasis, and ballpark figures for what each treatment costs. Please remember, that every case is different, and treatment costs can vary around the country. But, the most important thing to keep in mind is, don’t give up hope that your furry friend can still have a wonderful quality of life at this point in osteosarcoma. Just look at me here in New Mexico right now. I’m having a great time!
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The story of Bella is an inspiring one that will just have to wait, for it inspired a line of products that I just have to tell you about.
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