Is your dog facing the possibility of having one of his limbs amputated due to an accident or a disease? Such a surgery is not uncommon, especially when dog owners have pets that experience a terrible car accident or bone cancer, which typically calls for an amputation process. We call these amputated canines ‘tripods’ which is a lovable description known throughout dog lovers for these animals that have to live with three limbs.<\/p>\n
If you feel upset and confused about making such a big decision for your dog, do not be worried.\u00a0 It is quite understandable to feel at a loss when facing a decision that will clearly change your dog’s life forever.\u00a0 The good news is that he will be okay, the same as new, once the surgery is over.<\/p>\n
The first thing you must decide on is whether to have your dog amputated at the leg, shoulder, or hip. This of course depends on a few factors, such as the reason for the surgery or whether or not the dog will have a prosthetic limb mounted to replace the missing one.<\/p>\n
If your dog has cancer which is the cause for the amputation, it is typically best to remove the entire leg. However, if there is no medical reason for the surgery and you have a choice of leaving a stump, then this would be the ideal situation for a prosthetic. A stump will help the prosthetic to remain secured tightly.<\/p>\n
Having a stump will make attaching the prosthetic replacement limb much easier.\u00a0 If the amputation is done below the knee, a prosthetic will allow your dog to have full function of the leg. The bottom of the stump must be healthy.\u00a0 The surgeon may even add a pad to the bottom or pull an excess muscle from the bone to place at the end of the stump.\u00a0 This is for protection, as well as to further aid in the attachment of the prosthetic leg.<\/p>\n
If your dog needs to have the leg completely amputated, as with many bone cancer cases, unfortunately, there really is no proper way to have a prosthetic installed. And forced replacement would be extremely rigid and quite uncomfortable for your dog.\u00a0 The only option is to leave it alone and allow the animal to get used to life with three limbs, which all dogs can accomplish quite easily and without pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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