2007-11-22 13:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by duncan o 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs are great about handling limb-loss. They shrug it off and get on with chasing sticks. The only care is to look for things that make her uneasy or unstable when you would not normally think a dog would have trouble with it - it can be easy to forget that missing leg since she does not mind it. So sometimes even if she is thinking she can do something, she might have trouble. Jumping up or down out of a truck or car or SUV is one caution, so are stairs. Depending on which leg is missing, it may be one or the other direction that is iffy. Also remember that she does not have "back-up": if one foot is sore or one ankle is stiff, she will be laid up - watch her gait for signs of injury to any of the other feet and legs. As long as the surgery closed smoothly, she has no worries there, so enjoy her - just watch for limping or slowing and spot her when she is heading up or down. Remember to that if the remaining front or rear single leg gets arthritic or stiff over time, you will need to help her remember she should not make some jumps.
2007-11-22 13:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Amy R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Treat her like any other dog with four legs. just watch her weight, if she gains to much her leg will start to bow in(front leg) or out (back leg). So just be careful that she doesn't become overweight and you should be fine. Congrats on the new addition to your family!
2007-11-22 21:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Nichole R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How lng have she been on three legs then tend to forgot about only having one. Other than that just treat and care for her as a normal dog:) Good luck
2007-11-22 21:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by GSD Girl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just the basics... was it recently amputated, or is this an old surgery?
You need to keep her at a proper weight, watch her pads so that they do not split (if you are Northern, wipe her feet when exposed to salt). You may need to help her jump up on things/ in the car. Keep her nails trimmed so she has no walking impediments.
Here are some good sites:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2034748_care-threelegged-tripod-dog.html
http://www.handicappedpets.com/movies/3legs.html
2007-11-22 21:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by dedum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can. Dogs were born without the ability to feel sorry for themselves.
You have one of the best, most intelligent animals that ever lived. She'll need space and freedom. An odd number of legs doesn't lessen that need.
2007-11-22 21:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not many people adopt handicapped pets, you are a special person, and I can understand why she's happy.
my advice is just love her, she deserves it and I wish there were more people like you!
God Bless You!
2007-11-22 21:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by ariana 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds great, a lot of tlc, which means tender loving care and God bless the more you give the more you will receive.
2007-11-22 21:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're an angel, most people wouldn't an amputee dog. Just act as if she has four legs .. Teat her like a normal dog. :)
2007-11-22 21:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
if she seems happy i think your ok with caring!!!! i dont have any tips cause i never had a 3 legged animal before, but it cant be much different than a 4 legged!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-22 21:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
act like she has 4 legs she might just forget. about missing a leg.
2007-11-22 21:10:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋