Prayers for Mason's speedy recovery as a three-legged Boxer!

[gordsan]

It's been a few years since I posted - I've been enjoying a wonderful life with my boy, Mason, who is now 6.5 years old. Two months ago we discovered a fatty lipoma in his rear right leg and the vet advised that we have it taken out in case it caused lameness. Unfortunately when they went to remove it, the vet found that it was a very rare inflitrative lipoma that had wound around the muscles. The plan was to treat it with radiation. At every turn though it got worse and when they did the CT scan to plan the radiation treatment, they found that it was up against the pelvic bone and if it went through that, it would be catastropic and I would lose my boy. Immediate amputation was recommended. This was last week. I was able to find the most incredible vet, Dr. Walsh, up in Loomis, CA who had a lot of experience with this kind of lipoma and he moved his schedule around to fit us in on Thursday and did the surgery on Mason and I know he did everything he could to try to save his leg. After two hours he had to admit defeat as trying to remove the lipoma was doing more damage and so he amputated. I brought Mason home on Friday and he has amazed me in how quickly he is recovering - far faster than I am! He's only lifted the wrong leg to pee a couple of times and has trouble lying down as he circles the wrong way and comes down on the wound. Dr. Walsh did a great job in reconstructing the hip and if you were looking down on Mason or from the opposite site, you wouldn't even notice. Of course, if you saw him from the front, you'd just see that gorgeous boxer face and nothing else! We have a long road ahead with radiation to make sure there are no microscopic traces of the lipoma, but his prognosis is excellent and I am constantly being told (and shown by Mason) that three legged dogs adjust incredibly well. It breaks my heart to see him at the moment, just because I have to make that mental adjustment, but I am so blessed to still have my gorgeous boy with me. I'd love to hear from anyone else though who has gone through anything similar as, even though I know I've done the right thing, it would be great to hear other success stories of our incredible babies adapting. Please keep my boy in your prayers!

Sandra

 

[Gruntsmom]

Sandra, I'm so sorry to hear about Mason's lipoma. It sounds like you got a wonderful vet to help him - your boy's future sounds very hopeful. I have heard amazing stories of dogs who have done extremely well with 3 legs! I'm sending out loads of healing and positive vibes for a good and speedy recovery, and best wishes for a long, healthy and happy life for your precious boy. (((hugs)))

 

[joeys mom]

My heart goes out to you both, Along with lots of healing vibes. I dont have experience but have read so many stories like yours with happy endings. I hope Mason will continue his quick recovery. I will continue to send Healing happy vibes your way

 

[ELubas]

Sending healing, loving thoughts to you and your brave boy. I will say that my guy, Fraze, has a three legged, 100 lb, lab friend. Also lost the leg to cancer at 4 years and is now 8 years appicon Coop runs with Fraze and the other pups, pees quite well now , and is all all around happy guy. I wish the same and more for your Mason Sending out gentle boxer wiggles from Fraze

 

[boxmom]

Prayers for Mason's continued recovery and adjustment. I am so glad you came back to the board to share Mason's story; what an inspiration!

 

[DyckDogs]

You must be so proud of Mason for adjusting to his surgery so quickly.
I will pray for him that he continues to heal quickly and recover from his surgary.
Good going Mason.

 

[Austin's Mom]

I do think they adjust much more quickly then we do! Sending lots of good vibes to your baby for a speedy recovery!

 

[auntthelm]

What an emotional roller coaster for you. I am so glad that you found such a wonderful vet and that Mason is adjusting so well. Our babies just keep showing us how to make the best of life. Sending Mason lots of fell good and stay healthy boxer vibes.

 

[SweetCody]

Sending loads of vibes and prayers for a continued recovery.
Growing up my neighbors dog (Golden Retriever) named Mindy pretty much lived at our house. Their children were grown and we had 3 kids over at my house. She had been hit by a car and lost her leg when she was pretty young. She was just like any other dog, she had no problems at all adjusting to it.
I think it is harder on us (the parents) than it is on them.

 

[suzyqdogsmom]

Sending healing vibes and wiggles from me & SuzyQ - I also remember a neighbor who had a 3 legged dog and you really wouldn't know it - he ran around with us kids like it was nothing. I'm sure Mason will do wonderfully well.