Four days after diagnosis, I already couldn’t stand watching the tumorous, slowly exploding bone in my dog’s leg break and cause so much pain from osteosarcoma. Duncan is now 107 lbs, down from his usual overweight 115. The vet initially discouraged amputation because of his mass, but it seems like he is not using the bad leg anyway.
The surgery was yesterday and so far the recovery has surpassed my expectations. My three-legged wonder is walking, using the bathroom and going down stairs with no trouble. I am already seeing confirmation that the amputation will give his last months a pain-free and meaningful existence. I know this isn’t a life-saving measure, but I can’t help but wonder if this will at least give a miracle a chance.
