I know of a greyhound, Zeta, who made a brilliant recovery after front leg amputation following a bone cancer diagnosis. She is thriving cancer-free after nearly 2 years and gets checked by the Dick Vet on a regular basis. If it is caught early enough, the cancer can be cured by amputation but it depends how quickly the problem is diagnosed and treated.
Zeta races around on her 3 legs with no hint of a problem but she appears to be quite an exceptional case so we have everything crossed that Lola will be equally fortunate. I'm sure the amputation in itself will be something she will readily adapt to.
Best wishes to you all.
This was Gabby a very special girl that Elizabeth mentioned. She had a great few years enjoying life before she saddly passed away and joined her friends over the rainbow bridge.
May Franco and Gabby's memories live on and that they are never forgotten as they were both fighters with a will to live and enjoy their lives with their familys.
R.I.P my pals you were heros and legends and an ispiration to other families having to go through the bone cancer pognosis.
I remember Gabby's operation very well.
She was only 3years old when diagnosed with cancer.
The vet gave her 2 to 4 months to live.
She lived for over two years.
The earlier the diagnosis the longer the life.
Good luck dear little Lola.
You are one of my favourites.
Uncle Jimmy and auntie Celia.
Hi Ruth,
I hope all is going ok for Lola. An amputation to a human is a devastating thing but dogs are very resilient and can adapt very quickly. I know of a dog who was up and standing on 3 legs ready to go within an hour of coming round from the operation. Maybe its because they don't have a human's mental baggage and they just want to get on with life and back to their humans.
Michele
PS Have a look on youtube for the two legged greyhound.