Our girl did so well with her surgery that she was home the next day and getting the hang of life on three legs. She is getting back to her old self quickly. She ate some last night which is great seeing as how she refused to eat for a week before the surgery. Turns out they think she had an ulcer from the NSAIDs she was on before the tumor diagnosis. The surgeon said they were able to easily get all of the tumor by removing her leg and some of the surrounding muscle, which she won’t need anyway, just to be sure. The tumor was a soft tissue sarcoma but we don’t yet know if it was malignant. She doesn’t seem to mind too much about the leg being gone. I’m so grateful to the surgical staff for their excellent work and for the great care everyone took of her while she was there. Two of the girls told me they fell in love with her and that I have to keep them updated on her progress. It’s so nice to know that when you can’t be there for your furbaby they’re being loved and well-cared for. I’m ecstatic that my girl is home and (mostly) back on her feet. Life is good.
good to hear your pup did so well, and she is home and healing. we too had a soft tissue sarcoma (grade III), losing the right front leg and scapula. it is always a blessing to have a great surgical team and a trusted vet. hope you guys continue to have speedy recovery. your tripawd sister will teach you so much during this journey!
charon & spirit gayle
Thanks! We appreciate the support and we’re glad to know we have a mentor to help us through. 🙂
That’s terrific news! Sounds like she’s bouncing right back. Best of luck in the next couple of weeks.
Welcome home Indigo. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!