Posted on 08/17/2015 9:06:32 AM PDT by NCDave
Hello everyone, I would like to hear from the vast knowledge of Freepers about anyone who has had to have a dogs leg amputated and also if anyone has had their dog fitted with a prosthetic after. I have a senior female Great Dane that has to have her front leg amputated somewhere above her wrist. She has tumors that grow and have to be removed, and now they are embedded in her paw bones and are not able to be removed. Right after the last surgery 2 weeks ago, a new tumor grew out and won't allow the paw to heal. So, I am up against the clock and I need to do something fast. I am trying to decide what to do about amputation and maybe getting a prosthetic due to her size and ability to get around on 1 front leg. She is healthy otherwise. I want to do what I can to make things easy on her but I am also limited by time and money of course. I would like to know what people have had to spend on prosthetics and surgeries. I love my dog like my children and will do whatever I can. Please let me know what your experiences have been. I will try to respond to as many replies as I can. Thanks again Freepers, your help is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Dave
I have a page for me that is basically hers. I have talked to the rescue I got her from years ago. I don’t want to take away from what donations they might need.
Thanks for your story. I loled a few times.... It is great to hear a story like yours. Take care and thanks again.
No idea, but willing to try.
Same thing with our Rottie...removed right front leg and she did really well for about 6-months.
I am always amazed at how well doggies handle pain...must be love involved.
Thank you very much, I may need your help. :)
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