Comments on: People and 3 Legged Dogs

By: shibashake

shibashake — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:16:48 +0000

In reply to Sandy.

Shania adapted very well and she was back to her bouncy self relatively quickly. I think dogs, especially young dogs, are very adaptable. I also cut up Shania’s chicken into smaller pieces and broke up treats an such into smaller pieces. She also worked for her food through following rules and through food toys (no kibble balls). I mostly use things that she can work on while lying down in one place.

Shania also loved being outside, so we spent extra outside time. 🙂

One thing I do want to mention for later is to keep an eye out for arthritis, especially on their lower back.

Big big hugs to your boy.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:49:19 +0000

Hi we have a 3.5 year old purebred English bull terrier that has infiltrative lipoma on his left front leg . We have been told that the best option for our male is to amputate. He had the lipoma removed 3 weeks ago I am worried about seeing him in pain again after the last surgery. It broke my heart to hear him wimper all nite . And he loves food which we will now have to watch how much he eats . Will he understand why he wakes up with no leg and now cut down on the amount of food he eats ? I feel like he will think he did something wrong .

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:13:00 +0000

This is my dog max he lost his back leg to cancer last year which thnakfully didnt spread he is so happy go lucky now and does everything a 4 legged dog does https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206070255788403&set=ms.c.eJxFyMERACAIA7CNvJYCxf0X8~%3BxoniECDSOqPJPQ4p99Z97I6U35jcrJohp~%3BJsKs1gEhNxHS.bps.t.725618535&type=1&theater he is a lab mix he just turn 3 in june

By: shibashake

shibashake — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:11:32 +0000

In reply to Crystal.

With Shania, I train her *not* to get on furniture. As you say, dogs, especially 3 legged dogs can easily hurt themselves when jumping down from furniture or other raised surfaces.
http://shibashake.com/dog/living-with-a-3-legged-dog#furniture

I make sure to be very consistent with the no-getting-on-furniture rule. I also sit and play with Shania on the floor, give her affection while she is on the floor, and make sure to reward her well for being calm and staying on the floor. I keep her very well supervised until I am very sure that she has learned the no-getting-on-furniture rule.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:56:47 +0000

I have a Tripod Chihuahua named Tia. Her front left leg was amputated due to a break that would mend. I try to treat her like I did when she had for legs but, I’m just so nervous that she will jump off the furniture or bed or out of my arms(which is what happened to cause her break). So I rarely let her sit with me on the couch to watch movies etc like we used to. I worry that it makes her feel unloved. I play with her in “her room” where she can’t jump or climb so its safe but I’d like her to be able to roam again. Any ideas how I can do this SAFELY and without my having a heart attack?

By: shibashake

shibashake — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:05:04 +0000

In reply to Craig Brooks.

Thanks for sharing Jasmine’s story and pictures with us! It is so good to look at pictures of a happy dog. Love the puppy pictures, and also the lake pictures.

It is great to see that she has found a great home and family. Big hugs to Jasmine! 😀

By: Craig Brooks

Craig Brooks — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:56:30 +0000

I would like to share my story about my young dog Jasmine whose fate could have been unknown.
Jasmine is an Alaskan malamute which is a generally large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for use as a utilitarian dog and later an Alaskan sled dog. They are sometimes mistaken for a Siberian Husky due to colour and markings.
She became a rescue dog after a member of public spotted that someone was trying to drown her in a bucket of water in the street, she only has three legs and we are not sure if she was born with three or she was attacked in her early days. We believe this is why they tried to kill her as she would not be worth as much with three legs instead of four.
My assistant manager told me the back ground of Jasmine’s early days and explained that a member of his family was taking care of her in our local veterinary surgery, she was being bottle fed every hour and they were looking for a good home for her.
I was instantly interested in giving her a good home after seeing pictures and listening to the horrific actions of others.
I collected jasmine when she was five weeks old and I can honestly say I don’t regret anything, she lives a happy healthy life and gives me more love and affection than I could ever wish for.
Jasmine is now 11 month old and growing very fast; she is such a family dog and loved by everyone who meets her.
I have included a couple of pictures to show you my beautiful dog, now has such an interesting life and how that even though she is classed as disabled has become a valued member of my family.

If you would like to see Jasmine growing up then please visit my website.

http://www.jasmine.brooktech1.co.uk

Hope you enjoy!!

By: shibashake

shibashake — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:02:22 +0000

In reply to MamaSue.

Thanks for sharing Cal’s story with us. I am so glad that he has found such an awesome home. Do you have any pictures online? I would love to see Cal and his crew. 😀

Big hugs to everyone!

By: MamaSue

MamaSue — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:18:46 +0000

I rescued a 5 1/2 year old retired greyhound 4 1/2 years ago. He retired from the track at age 2 after a couple of serious injuries, and was in shelters for 3 1/2 years. (Poor boy.) When I brought him home, he fit right in with the 2 cats and other 2 dogs. He has been my perfect gentleman! Now, at age 10, he was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with early stage osteosarcoma in one front leg (after a nasty bone break). The leg would never have healed well, and the cancer would probably have spread faster if we tried to keep it, so I made the decision to amputate high, at his shoulder. Typical with greyhounds, he had a couple of post-op complications, but he is tough and determined to figure this out. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Cal is doing great! I’m getting him the Ruff Wear Web Master Halter to help him on his (now short) walks and with the stairs and getting out of the car. Nothing else I’ve tried works well for a front leg amputee greyhound (or other large chested, large breed dog). The physical therapy tips on the TriPawds.com website have also been very helpful. Thanks for your story! God bless! Much love from Cal’s ‘MamaSue’

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:47:46 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Hi Daniel
We got our boy from dogs home 6 weeks after front leg amputation.
He used to go so fast he stumbled and skidded on his not quite healed leg!
My advice would be watch his diet, keep him slim. Let him be …. Lots of shorter walks on soft ground and no lead. Let him find his own pace. Take him out with his friends and watch him straighten up all alert and happy.
Above all … Have fun and enjoy him.
Debbie