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Spencer
Spencer is a loving beautiful Golden Retriever. Spencer went throught a terrible accident about 7 months ago. Spencer now has nerve damage in his front left leg. Now Spencer will need his leg ampucated and we are anxious and nervous about the surgery. He is a kind dog that loves everything he sees. People in our neighbor love to play with him. The bad part is with him and three legs is that when we take him to the park he cant run or play as much as our other dog can. Does anyone have any kind words or experiences to share with us. Thank you everyone for posting.
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I worked at a vets for a year and a half and I saw many animals that were in various stages of injured. They have an incredible ability to adapt to anything that happens as long as we keep loving them. I have seen dogs with just two legs that run around and are happy after a short adjustment period. Help him but do not make him need your help. He will be better off if you just help him adjust instead of making him dependent.
I will pray for him to make it through this surgery and like Ghost said, get a second opinion. It can't hurt and may help. Some vets are a little more talented than others. Not that they are not just as well trained, but just more talented at getting animals through some strange injuries.
I had a perfectly competent vet close by and we used him more often, cheaper too. But when we really needed the fantastic vet, we went to the next county over, where there was one. He also cost more. But he was a great surgeon. My normal vet understood and sometimes sent other people there with their dogs. He had no problem with referring to a better surgeon.
hey I will pray 4 spencer and hope all goes well and don't b nervous he will b fine also don't b nervous bcause he can feel it and he will also b nervous I will pray 4 spencer and ur family
Thank You all for your comments. Please pray.God Bless You. Everyone is so Kind and we appreciate your comments.
Thank you so much
Spencer Owners
Aw bless! My border collie lost her leg 15 years ago and she is still going strong. She even had pups. (was not planned) The main thing I can say which has already been said, stay positive, truly positive because your dog picks up on your feelings and nothing else. All the best to you and Spencer.
Thank you,
Its so nice to read such a positive outcome. And glad to hear that your collie is 15 years old, heathly and happy.
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Spencer owner
I have seen and heard of many dogs (and other animals) that have had a leg amputated and have gone on to lead long, wonderful, pain free lives. On Animal Planet, just this morning I saw a story about an Australian Shepard that had a leg amputated and he was winning his third flying disc (Frisbee) championship!
And Spencer is a beautiful dog!
Wow. I think everything will be OK. There will be an adjustment period for him, and for you, getting used to your dog only having three legs and the challenges that come with that. But fortunately the procedure is not life-threatening, so he will still be able to function. Just remember that he is the same dog as he was before the surgery. Just give him lots of love!
Thank you for your comments!!!!!
Its helping my family come to terms with this.
God bless you all
Thank you once again
Hi Spencer and family.
I agree, get a second opinion. Sometimes with nerve damage, extensive physical therapy by a certified practitioner can mean the difference between keeping a leg and not. We have been told that in a situation like this, you should give rehab a shot for at least 3 to 6 months before proceeding with amputation.
Should you still need to go through with surgery, the Tripawds community is here for you. Please visit us at Tripawds.com for all the support you will need to know what to expect and how to cope with recovery. We're here to help in any way we can OK?
Good luck to you.
Very strong hearted dog and beautiful. Spencer you're going to pull thru this buddy!!! Your fam loves ya!!!
Thank You all for the wonderful comments
Spencers cousin Thank you and tripawds.
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Spencers Family
Thank u All again. Keep posting helpful comments. My family lovees hearing what people can stay.
Ghost32 3 months ago
A few kind words, yes. First, and most obviously, Spencer looks like a real sweetheart.
And...a few thoughts, though not direct experience with amputations:
1. You mention that he needs his leg amputated due to nerve damage. I presume he's obviously in pain? In which case, yes, the amputation would seem to be the way to go...maybe.
2. But you might still want to get a second opinion. If he were my dog (which is unlikely, since we only have cats and a leopard gecko), I'd find another likely vet, call up, and say somethng like,
"We've had him looked at, and they told us the amputation was necessary. But I wouldn't take my own doctor's word for it if it was MY leg, and I'd like a second opinion. I'll be happy to pay for the exam and consultation; would you be willing to take a look at him?"
3. Before he goes in for the surgery (presuming the second opinion agrees with the first--and the two vets aren't conspiring against you), I'd check around if at all possible, ask, "Who's the best SURGEON among all the vets in a thousand mile radius?"
Okay, I'm exaggerating about the thousand mile radius, but still.
4. If you're nervous, Spencer is going to be nervous. They read minds, you know. So if you can work on that, it should help.
5. This may sound "out there" to you. If it does, please ignore; I won't be offended. But there's a spiritual being by the name of Prajapati (prounounced Praw-juh-potty) who works specifically for animals in need. I've been calling on him at appropriate times (aloud when alone, silently when in public) for 38 years at this point...with some pretty amazing results at times. If you ask Prajapati to help Spencer through the surgery, it could make a difference.
And, one final note: Your wording in the Hub is great...but kind of short, just 5 lines. I try to make sure everything I put out there--even when it's just in support of a photo layout--reaches a minimum of 20 lines.
Oh, and you also don't need the bold print. It actually works better on this site if you use that only for emphasis.
Just saying. Good luck with your baby.