Lily is an 11 year old greyhound. She has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left fore leg, and is booked in for amp surgery next Monday.
She currently shares her home with me, two other people, two dogs and three cats. She gets along with everyone and is the sweetest, gentlest girl ever.
She is currently on Tramadol and Meloxicam, as well as eyedrops for pannus. She usually has a raw diet, but lately has had kibble mixed in as well.
Hello Lily!!! Your pawrents have certainly come to the right place!! This is a great resource for us to learn on how to help, deal, prepare for owning a tripawd!! I’m sorry that you are going to go through your operation, but trust me.. you will feel sooooooooooo much better afterwards! You won’t even know that you are missing a leg.. AND belly rubs become soooo much easier without that leg in the way!! My Franklin had his front left leg removed due to osteosarcoma.. and he looooooved his belly rubs. Not to mention, you just beccome so dawg gone cute.. it should be illegal in 50 states!!
There have been a few greyhounds here who are Tripawds. Tell your pawrents to get some throw rugs and throw them around.. you don’t want to slip on the floors. The kind that have the rubber backs and that are washable are great! Unless of course you have carpet, then you don’t need them. But anywhere there is laminate, hardwood or tile, could pose a little slippery for you!
Another little tidbit is raising up your food and water bowls. This will help you so that you don’t have to strain forward.
Good luck with your surgery! You will do fine! You might feel a little groggy in the beginning, and hopefully the pain meds will be balanced right so you won’t feel anything! You will have that spark back in your eye in no time!!
Welcome Lily and Family-
It is obvious from the pictures that you are such a loving and gentle soul. I’m so sorry about the diagnosis, but so glad you’ve found the site. There is always some one here to listen, offer advice, lend you a shoulder to cry on and give you a reason to smile. Don’t forget to visit the chat if you have questions or just want to talk.
As a front amp I highly recommend getting an elevated dish as it makes eating so much more comfortable. Also, if you have hard surface floors make sure and have area rugs around to help with footing. Others will jump in with other options to provide grip also.
Make sure and download the guides offered as they are full of info. Lastly, Lily will adapt to her new normal and just needs your love and support. Thw first couple of weeks are the most difficult, but I promise that it gets better a step at a time. Every dog has their own time line (if you check out some of the blogs or the forum)-some are up and about immediately and some take a little longer.
We will be thinking about you and sending pawsitive thoughts on Monday. Keep us updated.
Take care-
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Lily! What a love bug” I’m pretty sure everyone here just watch their nearts melt all over the floor! Lily has such a pretty face…..and tose gentl, sweet loving eyes…..oh my! Such a pretty gitl!
You are a beautiful girl inside and out! Amd our buddy is a cutie pie too,
Thank you so much for taking tme to share these photos. Put lots of “warm fuzzies” in my heart!
Look forward to more updates AND more pictures!
Sending you calm and an extra dose of tripawd strength!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Welcome Lilly and family! You sure have a fun looking pack, we’re so glad you invited us to come along with your adventures.
Good luck with recovery, we know you’ll be back on your 3 paws soon and having a ball.
Thanks all 🙂 She has her own dining table already, as I noticed years ago that it is easier for her to drink off an elevated surface. Plus it apparently helps with bloat for larger dogs.
I tried putting down a rug at the start of the year, but the cats all felt a need soak it in pee. Would non-slip dog socks work okay? Unless I did find washable rugs, though. Must go shopping over the weekend.
I feel so bad that she has to wait til Monday for her op. She was grumbling and a bit restless last night, so I’ve upped her dose to two pills of Tramadol this morning.