Comments on: How to Care for a Three-Legged (Tripod) Dog

on 9/16/2007 These are all great suggestions you make. There are special dog beds that are designed to distribute the weight evenly and ease pressure on the joints. Also, slippery floors can cause further wearing of the joints, so it's a good idea to put down mats and rugs if there isn't carpeting.

on 9/15/2007 Our tripod Labrador Retriever was also a rescue dog--her owners let her try to cope with a broken leg for two months before the neighbors finally called the sheriff.

I am wondering about a couple of things--possibly a low dose canine glucosamine supplement to help delay, at least, the arthritis, and a sweater or jacket for cool weather because of course there is no fur over the scar. We have cushions for her in her favorite resting rooms except the living room where she sleeps on the sofa. Would any special cushion be even better?

Another thing people with tripods might think about is an elevated feeding dish. My vet said this is a good idea to put less stress in her joints.

on 5/30/2007 See...that's what we need. If only there were more people like you in the world!

on 5/29/2007 Hi! I really liked your article. I fostered then adopted Harley when he could fit into the palm of my hand. That was back in November. He was rescued when he was just 3 weeks old. The conditions were unspeakable. Anyway, he had an infected leg witch had to be removed. The first night I brought him home, I didnt know what else to do except cry for him and for the anger I felt towards the people who was responsable for it. Anyway, he is now about 8 months old and happy as can be. He had adapted pretty well, but still does at times forgets about the missing leg and trys to run up the stairs instead of taking his time, so he will stumble. Mommy is always there to help him. He runs around with the kids, and loves to fetch. He is the joy in our lives. I just pray to god that he has no memory of the pain and suffering he went through. God Bless!