I have not posted for many months. In Nov. of 08 I found out my Luke's cancer had returned. This time as a tumor on his spleen and was spreading in his chest. He just got sick one day. I thought we were out of the woods after two years since the amputation. It was devastating news. The vet said he c...

Hello The tumor in Luke's chest is on his spleen. They are suspecting hemangiosarcoma, his father, aunt and some other relatives died of this same cancer. My vet said if we want to do surgery she is willing, but didn't push it. There is some kidney involvement also. Blood tests were performed and x-...

Hi we had to take him back in to the vet the next day, he was not doing well at all. it seem the arthritis diagnosis was incorrect. he has cancer again, a tumor in his chest. it bled into his chest cavity and we thought we were going to loose him. after a few days he started to eat and became very a...

Hi It has been two years now since Luke my aussie lost his left front leg. He has done real well till today. He didn't want to move this morning and did not eat breakfast. I called my vet and they fit me in this morning. After a lot of manipulation, the vet says he has arthritis in his knee and carp...

Hi Lisa How is Roxy doing. An answer to your concern about joint damage, I too am concerned. Just the way the one front leg takes all the weight and the back legs don't have the range of motion they once had I have put Luke on joint suppliments. I am currently using Cosequin DS. You may not need any...

Hi Trishny My Luke had a synovial sarcoma in his elbow joint, pretty localized. We were lucky as are you with your boy. I worry a lot, but try to put things in perspective. I get these terrible twinges of sadness, wishing he were whole when I see him fall or stumble. I give him supplements for his j...

lisah I to have an aussie, Luke that had his leg amputated two years this coming nov. We were on our way to Rally titles and working on our CD. Luke is a therapy dog also and we can still do that. I was devastated when the leg had to be removed. He was only five and we had so many plans for him. He ...

you go big guy I have not posted in so long, so this news is so great. I thought about your boy many times and how he would do being so large. He looks wonderful and nice and thin just like you want. It is almost two years for my boy, and going strong. Our beloved dogs with three legs are examples o...

Hello It has been almost two years since my dog had to have his left front leg amputated. He is doing well although it is harder for him to get around but he does run and jump and play just not as much. Your dog is small and you will be surprised how well he does. The best thing is after the enitial...

It is six days from surgery, how is Cassidy doing? I came to the forum tonight cause it is one year today that my Luke had his left frt leg amputated. What a fast year with no major problems. I took him to the vet last week for a six month check. She said I should start thinking about a joint suppli...

Hello SandyNY This past June I had my two beloved cats PTS only 48 hours apart. I never would have left either alone no matter what. I really believe the calmness of owner and vet is so important at that time. No matter how you may be crying the holding of the beloved pet and comforting them is so i...

Hello Pam Welcome to the forum. How is your boy Zeus doing? How did the meeting with the doctor go. He and his sister are very good looking dogs. It is do nice to have two because there are some things only another dog can do in the healing process. They don't baby like we have a tendancy to do. I h...

I just read about you little man Bear. He is one blessed pup to have a mom like you. I am soo happy he is doing well, you must tell us all how he has been doing the last few days. The pics of him and brother are so sweet, they are beautiful dogs. I will also pray for a swift recovery. You didn't let...

Hi Evie What a wonderful video, it had me all teary. Willow is beautiful and what a team her and Archie make. By the way your girls are also beautiful, real dog kids. I know you did the right thing for that sweet girl. My boy lost his left front leg 10 months ago and does real well. Willow being sma...

What a beautiful boy, the tears are flowing. I am soo sorry the outcome was not better. It takes a lot of love to let them go.