Up date on Sassy and her amputation surgery
It was one week ago today that Sassy underwent her surgery to remove her left hind leg due to ostiosarcoma (bone cancer). The idea of the surgery was to make whatever time she has left as pain free a...
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Happy to here her surgery went well and she is back home with you. :C
Years back I made the same decision you have regarding amputation.
I have never regretted doing so. My dog lived a very happy and comfortable life afterwards. It is SO amazing how they adapt.
Was it a front or back leg?
If it is a back leg we were showed by the vets that simply putting your hand under their tail assists them in going up the stairs, that worked so well that we had a hard time keeping up with her as she flew up the stairs!
Years back I made the same decision you have regarding amputation.
I have never regretted doing so. My dog lived a very happy and comfortable life afterwards. It is SO amazing how they adapt.
Was it a front or back leg?
If it is a back leg we were showed by the vets that simply putting your hand under their tail assists them in going up the stairs, that worked so well that we had a hard time keeping up with her as she flew up the stairs!
